Hillsview, South Dakota

Coordinates: 45°39′51″N 99°33′38″W / 45.66417°N 99.56056°W / 45.66417; -99.56056
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Hillsview, South Dakota
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°39′51″N 99°33′38″W / 45.66417°N 99.56056°W / 45.66417; -99.56056
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyMcPherson
Founded1887[1]
Area
 • Total0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2)
 • Land0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation1,850 ft (560 m)
Population
 (2023)[4]
 • Total0
 • Density3.14/sq mi (1.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57437
Area code605
FIPS code46-29340
GNIS feature ID1267424[3]

Hillsview is a town in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2 at the 2020 census.[5] Hillsview is the least-populated municipality in South Dakota.[6] As of 2023, the population is 0 and is scheduled to be unincorporated.[7]

The town was named because of its lofty elevation.[8]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), of which 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930101
194016058.4%
195068−57.5%
196044−35.3%
197019−56.8%
19809−52.6%
19904−55.6%
20003−25.0%
201030.0%
20202−33.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2013 Estimate[11][4]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 3 people, 1 household, and 1 family residing in the town. The population density was 4.7 inhabitants per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 2 housing units at an average density of 3.1 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There was 1 household of which 100.0% was married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 33.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 66.7% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 33.3% female and 66.7% male.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there were 3 people, 1 household, and 1 family residing in the town. The population density was 4.7 people per square mile (1.8/km2). There were 2 housing units at an average density of 3.1 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100% White.

There was 1 household, a married couple living together. The household size was 3 and the family size was 3.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. There were 2 men and 1 woman.

Government[edit]

Since the 1990s, James Imberi had been the Mayor of Hillsview.[13] After his death on November 6, 2016, his wife Helen was appointed to the position.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillsview, South Dakota
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Rivero, Nicolas (August 25, 2017). "The Smallest Town in Each of the 50 States". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  7. ^ "Census Reporter". www.censusreporter.org.
  8. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 43.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  10. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  11. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  13. ^ "Survival of the Smallest". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. January 21, 2006. pp. 8–C. Retrieved September 29, 2023.