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Beresford School District 61-2, South Dakota

Beresford School District 61-2 is a unified school district in Lincoln County, Union County, and Clay County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,034 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 205 sq mi (530 km²) of land.

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Beresford School District 61-2 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,034 ± 465
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Lincoln County40% of the district’s landUnion County32% of the district’s landClay County28% of the district’s land
Land area
205 sq mi (530 km²)
Median household income
$90,543 ± $11,376
Median home value
$270,600 ± $26,200
Water area
0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4606360
Coordinates (central point)
43.050349, -96.790867
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Beresford School District 61-2, largest first

  1. Beresford (city)2,360 people
  2. Pleasant Township428 people
  3. Garfield Township317 people
  4. Glenwood Township268 people
  5. Prairie Township155 people
  6. Emmet Township140 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Centerville School District 60-19.4 mi northwest
  2. Alcester-Hudson School District 61-19.7 mi east
  3. Vermillion School District 13-117 mi south
  4. Canton School District 41-117 mi northeast
  5. Irene-Wakonda School District 13-319 mi west
  6. Lennox School District 41-422 mi north

These share a boundary with Beresford School District 61-2. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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