Pringle, South Dakota
| Pringle, South Dakota | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Custer County and the state of South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 43°36′33″N 103°35′39″W / 43.60917°N 103.59417°WCoordinates: 43°36′33″N 103°35′39″W / 43.60917°N 103.59417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Custer |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 112 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 114 |
| • Density | 466.7/sq mi (180.2/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Zip Code | 57773 |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-51940[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1265329[5] |
Pringle is a town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2010 census.
Pringle has the name of W. H. Pringle, a cattleman.[6]
Geography
Pringle is located at 43°36′33″N 103°35′39″W / 43.60917°N 103.59417°W (43.609253, -103.594124).[7]
It is most famous as the home of a housing complex devoted to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The development continues to grow and spark controversy in the area.[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all of it land.[1]
Pringle has been assigned the ZIP code 57773 and the FIPS place code 51940.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 273 | — | |
| 1950 | 193 | −29.3% | |
| 1960 | 145 | −24.9% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −40.7% | |
| 1980 | 105 | 22.1% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 125 | 30.2% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −10.4% | |
| Est. 2015 | 109 | [9] | −2.7% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 112 people, 54 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 466.7 inhabitants per square mile (180.2/km2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 283.3 per square mile (109.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.8% White, 2.7% Native American, 1.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 54 households of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.65.
The median age in the town was 45.5 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 125 people, 46 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 501.8 people per square mile (193.1/km²). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 256.9 per square mile (98.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.80% White, 2.40% Native American, 0.80% from other races, and 4.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.
There were 46 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,214, and the median income for a family was $28,571. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,584. There were 8.8% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 7.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 57.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Raid On Texas Compound Has Authorities Concerned
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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