Warner, South Dakota facts for kids
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Warner, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 1,738.35/sq mi (670.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57479
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-68740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267625 |
Warner is a town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 485 at the 2020 census.
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History
The town's name is derived from Warren Tarbox, a pioneer settler.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 322 | — | |
| 1990 | 336 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 457 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 485 | 6.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 457 people, 166 households, and 130 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,632.1 inhabitants per square mile (630.2/km2). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 610.7 per square mile (235.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 166 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the town was 33.9 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
Education
Public Education
Warner High School comprises and is the sole school of the Warner School District. Warner High School houses and teaches students from kindergarten to high school, all from one building. Class size is normally around 20 students. The Warner High School is known for their athletics with a consistently high ranked volleyball team. Warner High School is also ranked 4th Best High School in South Dakota by US News
Notable people
- Boyd R. Overhulse, Oregon lawyer and state legislator, was born in Warner.
- Derrek Tuszka, outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers and former national champion at North Dakota State.
- Chuck Welke, South Dakota educator and politician
See also
In Spanish: Warner (Dakota del Sur) para niños
