Dell Rapids, South Dakota

Dell Rapids, South Dakota

General Information
Name	Dell Rapids, South Dakota
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Settlement Type	City
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Location
Coordinates	43°49 0°N
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Population
Total	3,633
Density	per km²
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

Dell Rapids is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,633 at the 2020 census. Dell Rapids is known as "The Little City with the Big Attractions."

History

Dell Rapids was founded in 1871. The city was named for the dells and the rapids in the Big Sioux River.

Geography

Dell Rapids is located at

   
       43°49 
       0°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,633 people, 1,400 households, and 1,000 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,816.5 inhabitants per square mile (701.4/km²).

Economy

Dell Rapids has a diverse economy with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and retail businesses. The city is home to several quarries that produce quartzite, a hard rock used in construction.

Education

The city is served by the Dell Rapids School District, which includes Dell Rapids Elementary, Dell Rapids Middle School, and Dell Rapids High School.

Notable People

• Hubert H. Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States, was born in Wallace, South Dakota, but spent part of his childhood in Dell Rapids.

External links

• Official website of Dell Rapids