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Milbank, South Dakota

Coordinates: 45°13′10″N 96°38′02″W / 45.21944°N 96.63389°W / 45.21944; -96.63389
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Milbank
Milbank, South Dakota
Hollands Grist Windmill, Milbank
Hollands Grist Windmill, Milbank
Motto: 
"You'll Like Milbank"
Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°13′10″N 96°38′02″W / 45.21944°N 96.63389°W / 45.21944; -96.63389
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyGrant
Incorporated1881[1]
Government
 • MayorPat Raffety [citation needed]
Area
 • Total2.86 sq mi (7.40 km2)
 • Land2.77 sq mi (7.19 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Population
 • Total3,544
 • Density1,200/sq mi (480/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
57252-57253
Area code605
FIPS code46-42260
GNIS feature ID1267476[3]
Websitewww.milbanksd.com

Milbank is a city in Grant County, South Dakota, United States, located along the South Fork of the Whetstone River. The population was 3,544 at the 2020 census.[5] It is the county seat of Grant County.[6] Milbank is the birthplace of American Legion Baseball. The program was created in Milbank in 1925 and is now enjoyed by high school aged youth on more than five thousand teams in all fifty states.

History

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The city was founded in 1880 when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway first laid rails into South Dakota, and was named in honor of railroad director Jeremiah Milbank.[7] The city was incorporated in 1881.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.84 square miles (7.36 km2), of which 2.76 square miles (7.15 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,207
19001,42618.1%
19102,01541.3%
19202,2159.9%
19302,3897.9%
19402,74514.9%
19502,9828.6%
19603,50017.4%
19703,7276.5%
19804,12010.5%
19903,879−5.8%
20003,640−6.2%
20103,353−7.9%
20203,5445.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2015 Estimate[10][4]

2010 census

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As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 3,353 people, 1,508 households, and 898 families living in the city. The population density was 1,214.9 inhabitants per square mile (469.1/km2). There were 1,683 housing units at an average density of 609.8 per square mile (235.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,508 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 3,640 people, 1,533 households, and 964 families living in the city. The population density was 1,367.4 inhabitants per square mile (528.0/km2). There were 1,698 housing units at an average density of 637.9 per square mile (246.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.03% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 1,533 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,194, and the median income for a family was $40,117. Males had a median income of $31,486 versus $20,890 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,446. About 6.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Media

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Newspaper

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The Grant County Review is published weekly and provides extensive coverage of the news, sports, school and social activities in Grant County. Communities in the coverage area include Milbank, Big Stone City, Revillo, LaBolt, Stockholm, Strandburg, Summit, Marvin, Twin Brooks, Corona and Wilmot.

AM Radio

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AM radio stations
Frequency Call sign Name Format Owner City
1510 AM KMSD Home Town Radio Classic Hits/News/Talk Armada Media Milbank

FM Radio

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FM radio stations
Frequency Call sign Name Format Owner Target city/market City of license
98.3 FM K252FB Home Town Radio Classic Hits/News/Talk
KMSD-AM translator
Armada Media Milbank Milbank
99.1 FM KXLG Classic Hits/News/Talk Dakota Communications Watertown Milbank
104.3 FM KKSD 104.3 The Fox Classic Hits Three Eagles Communications Watertown Milbank

Notable people

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Milbank sign

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milbank, South Dakota
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Milbank city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 208.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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