Butler, South Dakota

Butler, South Dakota
Town
Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°15′43″N97°42′42″W / 45.26194°N 97.71167°W / 45.26194; -97.71167
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Day
Incorporated	1905 [1]
Area [2]
• Total	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
• Land	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,814 ft (553 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	4
• Density	13.75/sq mi (5.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57219
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-08860 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1267306 [3]

Butler is a town in Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 4 at the 2020 census. ^[6]

History

Butler was laid out in 1887, and named in honor of Harrison Butler, the original owner of the site. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	162		—
1920	156		−3.7%
1930	184		17.9%
1940	153		−16.8%
1950	109		−28.8%
1960	62		−43.1%
1970	38		−38.7%
1980	22		−42.1%
1990	17		−22.7%
2000	17		0.0%
2010	17		0.0%
2020	4		−76.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [9] [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 17 people, 9 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was 58.6 inhabitants per square mile (22.6/km²). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 41.4 per square mile (16.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 66.7% were married couples living together and 33.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.17.

The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 47% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 64.7% male and 35.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 17 people, 6 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.9 inhabitants per square mile (10.8/km²). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 41.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $16,875, and the median income for a family was $16,875. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,371. Below the poverty line were 23.8% of people, 28.6% of families, 40.0% of those under 18 and 33.3% of those over 64.

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Butler, South Dakota
4. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "U.S. Census Bureau: Butler town, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
7. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 29.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.