Hayti

Town in Hamlin County, South Dakota

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Hayti is a town in Hamlin County, South Dakota, with 393 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,696 ft (517 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Norden, 5.5 miles S.

About Hayti

Hayti (pronounced "HAY-tie") is a town in and the county seat of Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 393 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the county seat of Hamlin County.

According to tradition, the name is derived from the practice of tying bundles of hay to be burned on the prairie, hence the name Hay-tie.

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Median household income
$83,750
Median home value
$122,600
Median rent
$778/mo
Median age
31.4
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Hayti, SD population

Hayti had 393 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census393
Density859 per sq mi (332 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hayti at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyHamlin County
TypeTown
Population393 (2020)
Land area0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Coordinates44.6591° N, 97.2045° W
ZIP code57241
Census code (GEOID)4627820

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Frequently asked questions about Hayti

What county is Hayti in?

Hayti is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Hayti, SD?

393 people lived in Hayti at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hayti, SD?

The ZIP code of Hayti is 57241.

What is the elevation of Hayti?

1,696 feet (517 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hayti?

Lake Norden (5.5 mi), Lake Poinsett (7.6 mi), Castlewood (9.6 mi), Hazel (11.0 mi), Badger (12.0 mi).

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