Hillsview, South Dakota

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Hillsview, South Dakota
Town
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°40′4″N 99°33′38″W / 45.66778°N 99.56056°W / 45.66778; -99.56056Coordinates: 45°40′4″N 99°33′38″W / 45.66778°N 99.56056°W / 45.66778; -99.56056
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyMcPherson
Founded1887[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2)
 • Land0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,850 ft (564 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2
 • Density4.71/sq mi (1.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57437
Area code(s)605
FIPS code46-29340
GNIS feature ID1261018[3]

Hillsview is a town in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2 at the 2020 census.[4] Hillsview is the least-populated municipality in South Dakota.[5]

The town was so named on account of its lofty elevation.[6]


Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), of which 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930101—
194016058.4%
195068−57.5%
196044−35.3%
197019−56.8%
19809−52.6%
19904−55.6%
20003−25.0%
201030.0%
20202−33.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2013 Estimate[9]

2010 census[]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 3 people, 1 households, and 1 families residing in the town. The population density was 4.7 inhabitants per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 2 housing units at an average density of 3.1 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There was 1 household of which 100.0% was married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 33.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 66.7% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 33.3% female and 66.7% male.

2000 census[]

As of the census of 2000, there were 3 people, 1 household, and 1 family residing in the town. The population density was 4.7 people per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 2 housing units at an average density of 3.1 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100% White.

There was 1 household, a married couple living together. The household size was 3 and the family size was 3.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. There were 2 men and 1 woman.

References[]

  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  5. ^ Rivero, Nicolas (25 August 2017). "The Smallest Town in Each of the 50 States". Mental Floss. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  6. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 43.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  8. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  9. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
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