Hayti
Town in Hamlin County, South Dakota

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.
- 393residents (2020 Census)
- 1,696 ftelevation · 517 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 859 / sq mipopulation density
- 57241ZIP code
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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Living in Hayti
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $122,600
- Median rent
- $778/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Hayti had 393 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 393 |
|---|---|
| Density | 859 per sq mi (332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hayti at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamlin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 393 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6591° N, 97.2045° W |
| ZIP code | 57241 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4627820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hayti
- Lake Norden5.5 mi S
- Lake Poinsett7.6 mi SE
- Castlewood9.6 mi NE
- Hazel11.0 mi NW
- Badger12.0 mi S
- Claremont Colony13.0 mi E
- Bryant13.8 mi W
- Vienna14.8 mi W
- Poinsett Colony15.0 mi E
- Estelline16.0 mi E
- Erwin16.6 mi SW
- Naples17.0 mi NW
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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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