Warner, South Dakota

Warner, South Dakota
Town
Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°19′31″N98°29′47″W / 45.32528°N 98.49639°W / 45.32528; -98.49639
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Brown
Area [1]
• Total	0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,299 ft (396 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	485
• Density	1,738.35/sq mi (670.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57479
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-68740 [4]
GNIS feature ID	1267625 [2]

Warner is a town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 485 at the 2020 census. ^[5]

History

The town's name is derived from Warren Tarbox, a pioneer settler. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²), all land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1980	322		—
1990	336		4.3%
2000	419		24.7%
2010	457		9.1%
2020	485		6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 457 people, 166 households, and 130 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,632.1 inhabitants per square mile (630.2/km²). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 610.7 per square mile (235.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 166 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the town was 33.9 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 419 people, 144 households, and 115 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,387.4 inhabitants per square mile (535.7/km²). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 506.6 per square mile (195.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.61% White, 1.19% Native American, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 49.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $18,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,417. About 4.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public Education

Warner High School comprises and is the sole school of the Warner School District. Warner High School houses and teaches students from kindergarten to high school, all from one building. Class size is normally around 20 students. The Warner High School is known for their athletics with a consistently high ranked volleyball team. Warner High School is also ranked 4th Best High School in South Dakota by US News ^[10]

Notable people

• Boyd R. Overhulse, Oregon lawyer and state legislator, was born in Warner. ^[11]
• Derrek Tuszka, outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers and former national champion at North Dakota State.
• Chuck Welke, South Dakota educator and politician

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Warner, South Dakota
3. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "U.S. Census Bureau: Warner town, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
6. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 66.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 23, 2016.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
10. "Best High Schools in South Dakota". US News. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
11. Body R. Overhulse papers-biographical sketch