Mansfield is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the border between Brown and Spink counties, South Dakota, United States. The population was 86 according to the 2020 census.[3]
Mansfield, South Dakota | |
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Census-designated place | |
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Coordinates: 45°14′35″N 98°33′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Dakota |
Counties | Brown, Spink |
Area | |
• Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
• Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 86 |
• Density | 35.67/sq mi (13.77/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 57460 |
Area code | 605 |
FIPS code | 46-40580 |
GNIS feature ID | 1256319 |
Located 2 miles (3 km) west of Highway 281, it is approximately 18 miles (29 km) south of Aberdeen, the third largest city in South Dakota. The James River flows 7 miles (11 km) east of Mansfield, and the surrounding James River Valley is some of the richest farmland in the state. Additionally, this area is widely known for its large variety of game and is a popular pheasant hunting venue.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 86 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
Mansfield was named for John Mansfield, who owned the land where the community is located.[5] John Mansfield was also credited with bringing the railroad to the site.[6]
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County seat: Aberdeen | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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