Freeman, South Dakota

Freeman is a city in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2010 census.

Freeman, South Dakota
City
Location in Hutchinson County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°21′8″N 97°26′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyHutchinson
Incorporated1893[1]
Government
 • MayorMichael Walters
Area
 • Total1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2)
 • Land1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,512 ft (461 m)
Population
 • Total1,306
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,275
 • Density873.29/sq mi (337.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57029
Area code(s)605
FIPS code46-23020
GNIS feature ID1255155[5]
Websitecityoffreeman.webs.com

Freeman was laid out in 1879.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.[7]

Freeman has been assigned the ZIP code 57029 and the FIPS place code 23020.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900525—
191061517.1%
192089445.4%
193098710.4%
1940976−1.1%
1950944−3.3%
19601,14020.8%
19701,35719.0%
19801,4627.7%
19901,293−11.6%
20001,3171.9%
20101,306−0.8%
2019 (est.)1,275[4]−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2019 Estimate[4]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,306 people, 602 households, and 320 families living in the city. The population density was 1,176.6 inhabitants per square mile (454.3/km2). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 605.4 per square mile (233.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 602 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.8% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 48.6 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 31.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.5% male and 55.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,317 people, 602 households, and 364 families living in the city. The population density was 1,229.3 people per square mile (475.2/km2). There were 648 housing units at an average density of 604.8 per square mile (233.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.39% White, 0.08% African American, 0.38% Native American, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 602 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $29,152, and the median income for a family was $39,118. Males had a median income of $26,795 versus $17,788 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,077. About 4.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

Education

Freeman High School and Freeman Elementary are the local public schools, home to the Freeman Flyers.

Freeman Junior College, started in 1903, was a small institution that begun the Mennonite-based education in Freeman. The Junior College closed in 1986, but the education continues on the campus as the Freeman Academy. The Freeman Academy is a private, Christian middle school and high school that serves students in grades 1-12.

Local culture
  • Freeman is considered the chislic capital of America and as such it is the location of The South Dakota Chislic Festival.[9] Local restaurants serve chislic as a local specialty.
  • Schmeckfest held annually in Freeman since 1959 is considered one of South Dakota's premier festivals. It features the ethnic foods/culture/history and musical traditions of the community.

References
  1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 38. Archived from the original on 2016-06-06.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  9. South Dakota Magazine Sept/Oct 2010
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