Selby, South Dakota

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Selby
City
The opera house, Selby, South Dakota (14438975327).jpg
Selby Opera House
Walworth County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Selby Highlighted.svg
Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°30′21″N100°01′58″W / 45.50583°N 100.03278°W / 45.50583; -100.03278
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Walworth
Incorporated1909 [1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Land0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,896 ft (578 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 • Total
610
 • Density856.74/sq mi (330.77/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57472
Area code 605
FIPS code 46-58140
GNIS feature ID1267562 [3]
Website City of Selby

Selby is a city in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 610 at the 2020 census. [5] It is the county seat of Walworth County. [6]

Contents

History

Vivian's Beauty Shop, Selby, 1987 Vivian's Beauty Shop, Selby, South Dakota LCCN2017706811.tif
Vivian's Beauty Shop, Selby, 1987

Selby sprang up with the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to the area in 1899. The town was named for a railroad official. [7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all land. [8]

Climate

Climate data for Selby, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1907−present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)63
(17)		67
(19)		83
(28)		97
(36)		100
(38)		109
(43)		112
(44)		108
(42)		104
(40)		95
(35)		77
(25)		63
(17)		112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)23.2
(−4.9)		27.7
(−2.4)		40.5
(4.7)		54.9
(12.7)		67.3
(19.6)		77.5
(25.3)		84.1
(28.9)		82.8
(28.2)		73.7
(23.2)		57.5
(14.2)		40.8
(4.9)		28.0
(−2.2)		54.8
(12.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)13.6
(−10.2)		17.7
(−7.9)		29.9
(−1.2)		43.0
(6.1)		55.7
(13.2)		66.2
(19.0)		72.2
(22.3)		70.3
(21.3)		60.9
(16.1)		45.7
(7.6)		30.7
(−0.7)		18.8
(−7.3)		43.7
(6.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)4.0
(−15.6)		7.6
(−13.6)		19.3
(−7.1)		31.0
(−0.6)		44.0
(6.7)		54.9
(12.7)		60.3
(15.7)		57.7
(14.3)		48.2
(9.0)		34.0
(1.1)		20.6
(−6.3)		9.7
(−12.4)		32.6
(0.3)
Record low °F (°C)−41
(−41)		−36
(−38)		−29
(−34)		−3
(−19)		18
(−8)		30
(−1)		38
(3)		29
(−2)		17
(−8)		−2
(−19)		−20
(−29)		−36
(−38)		−41
(−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.40
(10)		0.57
(14)		0.79
(20)		1.60
(41)		2.82
(72)		3.45
(88)		2.68
(68)		2.41
(61)		1.64
(42)		1.83
(46)		0.54
(14)		0.51
(13)		19.24
(489)
Average snowfall inches (cm)4.0
(10)		7.0
(18)		5.1
(13)		4.4
(11)		0.2
(0.51)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		1.6
(4.1)		3.5
(8.9)		7.6
(19)		33.4
(85)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)5.05.45.97.310.110.88.47.56.16.64.24.481.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)4.44.83.61.80.00.00.00.00.00.82.64.422.4
Source: NOAA [9] [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 558—
1920 5641.1%
1930 548−2.8%
1940 5999.3%
1950 70617.9%
1960 97938.7%
1970 957−2.2%
1980 884−7.6%
1990 707−20.0%
2000 7364.1%
2010 642−12.8%
2020 610−5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [11] [4]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 642 people in 300 households, including 175 families, in the city. The population density was 904.2 inhabitants per square mile (349.1/km2). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 470.4 per square mile (181.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 2.0% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5%. [12]

Of the 300 households 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 39.0% of households were one person and 22.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age was 52.9 years. 16% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 34.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 736 people in 308 households, including 199 families, in the city. The population density was 882.7 inhabitants per square mile (340.8/km2). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 401.8 per square mile (155.1/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.10% White, 1.36% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

Of the 308 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 34.1% of households were one person and 21.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.74.

The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.4% 65 or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median household income was $27,639 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $18,214 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,433. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society . Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  2. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Selby, South Dakota
  4. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau: Selby city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 997. ISBN   978-1135948597 . Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  9. ↑ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Station: Selby, SD". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  11. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  12. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Walter L. Zabel". South Dakota Legislature . Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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