Alexandria, South Dakota

Alexandria, South Dakota
City
Location in Hanson County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°39′15″N97°46′48″W / 43.65417°N 97.78000°W / 43.65417; -97.78000
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Hanson
Founded	1880 [1]
Incorporated	1885 [1]
Area [2]
• Total	0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
• Land	0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,352 ft (412 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	649
• Density	1,040.06/sq mi (401.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57311
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-00820 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1267263 [3]
Website	City of Alexandria

Alexandria is a city in central Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 649 at the 2020 census. ^[6] It is the county seat of Hanson County. ^[7]

History

In 1879, the community was founded with the name Clarksville. ^[8] Its post office was established in 1880, and the city later incorporated in 1885 as Alexandria. ^[1] The city was named after Alexander Mitchell. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km²), all land. ^[10]

Climate

Climate data for Alexandria, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1893−present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	69 (21)	73 (23)	93 (34)	98 (37)	108 (42)	109 (43)	114 (46)	114 (46)	109 (43)	96 (36)	84 (29)	72 (22)	114 (46)
Average high °F (°C)	25.3 (−3.7)	31.0 (−0.6)	43.8 (6.6)	57.6 (14.2)	69.4 (20.8)	79.3 (26.3)	84.2 (29.0)	81.8 (27.7)	75.1 (23.9)	60.0 (15.6)	43.2 (6.2)	29.2 (−1.6)	56.7 (13.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)	15.5 (−9.2)	20.3 (−6.5)	32.2 (0.1)	44.8 (7.1)	56.9 (13.8)	67.4 (19.7)	72.1 (22.3)	69.6 (20.9)	61.9 (16.6)	47.4 (8.6)	32.3 (0.2)	19.7 (−6.8)	45.0 (7.2)
Average low °F (°C)	5.8 (−14.6)	9.6 (−12.4)	20.7 (−6.3)	31.9 (−0.1)	44.4 (6.9)	55.6 (13.1)	60.0 (15.6)	57.4 (14.1)	48.6 (9.2)	34.7 (1.5)	21.4 (−5.9)	10.3 (−12.1)	33.4 (0.8)
Record low °F (°C)	−41 (−41)	−38 (−39)	−22 (−30)	2 (−17)	16 (−9)	31 (−1)	33 (1)	32 (0)	11 (−12)	−10 (−23)	−21 (−29)	−31 (−35)	−41 (−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.47 (12)	0.74 (19)	1.13 (29)	2.88 (73)	3.64 (92)	3.97 (101)	3.13 (80)	3.02 (77)	2.81 (71)	2.01 (51)	0.92 (23)	0.60 (15)	25.32 (643)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.1 (15)	8.0 (20)	5.2 (13)	4.7 (12)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.9 (2.3)	3.2 (8.1)	8.2 (21)	36.3 (92)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	4.6	4.7	5.8	8.0	10.8	10.0	7.9	7.1	6.6	6.7	4.3	4.6	81.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	3.9	3.7	2.7	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.4	1.6	4.1	18.2
Source: NOAA [11] [12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	680		—
1910	955		40.4%
1920	965		1.0%
1930	688		−28.7%
1940	746		8.4%
1950	714		−4.3%
1960	614		−14.0%
1970	598		−2.6%
1980	588		−1.7%
1990	518		−11.9%
2000	563		8.7%
2010	615		9.2%
2020	649		5.5%
[4]

Alexandria is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census ^[13] of 2010, there were 615 people, 231 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 991.9 inhabitants per square mile (383.0/km²). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 401.6 per square mile (155.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 231 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 563 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,041.9 inhabitants per square mile (402.3/km²). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 464.5 per square mile (179.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $45,333. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,120. About 2.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Pioneers of Alexandria, South Dakota 1880–82, photo April 5, 1902

Notable people

• Martin Conlan, member of the South Dakota State Senate
• Henry Montgomery, member of the South Dakota House of Representatives

See also

• List of cities in South Dakota

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexandria, 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: Alexandria city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
8. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 21.
9. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 161.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
11. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
12. "Station: Alexandria, SD". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.

External links

• Official website