Clark, South Dakota
Clark, South Dakota | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Clark is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km²), all land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Clark is served by the Clark School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Economy[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Clark County, South Dakota
- South Dakota
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
- Frank Farrar
- Al Neuharth
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External links[edit | edit source]
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