Clark, South Dakota

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Clark, South Dakota
City
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Clark County
Founded	1882
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,801 ft (549 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,139
• Density	900/sq mi (350/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57225
Area code(s)	605
FIPS code	46-12420
GNIS feature ID	1265620

Clark is a city in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2020 census. Clark is the county seat of Clark County.

History

Clark was established in 1882. The city was named after Newton Clark, a railroad official. The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad played a significant role in the development of Clark.

Geography

Clark is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 1,139 people, 520 households, and 307 families residing in the city. The population density was 896.1 people per square mile (346.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Education

Clark is served by the Clark School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.

Economy

The economy of Clark is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. There are also several small businesses and services that support the local community.

Notable People

• Frank Farrar, the 24th Governor of South Dakota, was born in Britton but raised in Clark.
• Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today, was born in Eureka but spent part of his childhood in Clark.

Points of Interest

• Clark County Courthouse
• Indian Springs State Park

Related Pages

• Clark County, South Dakota
• South Dakota
• Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
• Frank Farrar
• Al Neuharth