De Smet, South Dakota
De Smet: City in and county seat of Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States
About
De Smet is a city located in the county of Kingsbury in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 309 and a population density of 103 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 308 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about De Smet
| Population : | 308 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Kingsbury County |
| Postal code : | 57231 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 605 |
| Area : | 3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,726 feet / 526 meters |
| Capital city : | De Smet is capital of Kingsbury County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 08:38:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 103 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
De Smet is located at 44°23'15"N 97°33'1"W (44.3874700, -97.5503500).
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- Official Website
Official website of De Smet
Demographics
According to census records, the population of De Smet decreased by 0.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 309 | - | census |
| 2011 | 311 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 316 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 306 | -3.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 306 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 300 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 303 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 302 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 303 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 305 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 308 | 0.97% | estimation process |
People born in De Smet (3)
People born in De Smet, including journalist Rose Wilder Lane, politician Shantel Krebs, endocrinologist Philip Edward Smith, .
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Schools in De Smet
College & universities near De Smet, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219082 | Dakota State University | Madison (SD) | 57042-1799 |
Post offices near De Smet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| De Sm Post Office | De Smet (SD) | 57231 |
| Lake Preston Post Office | Lake Preston (SD) | 57249 |
| Bryan Post Office | Bryant (SD) | 57221 |
| Iroqu Post Office | Iroquois (SD) | 57353 |
| Oldham Post Office | Oldham (SD) | 57051 |
Other cities in Kingsbury County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kingsbury County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 864 | City in Kingsbury and Brookings counties in South Dakota, United States |
| Lake Preston | 558 | Human settlement in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Badger | 198 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Oldham | 120 | Human settlement in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Osceola | 93 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Iroquois | 71 | City in Beatle and Kingsbury counties in South Dakota, United States |
| Manchester | 66 | Township in Kingsbury County, South Dakota |
| Esmond | 61 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hetland | 47 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Erwin | 45 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 19 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
