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Hispanic Population Thrives in One Small South Dakota Town
About 20% of Plankinton's population is Hispanic, prompting churches to add Spanish worship, interpretation, and ESL support to meet growing community needs.
- Recently, Iglesia Renuevo partnered with Sunnycrest United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church of Plankinton to offer regular Spanish services, drawing attendees from nearby towns and sometimes reaching 80 people.
- Census data indicate local Hispanic growth that outpaces the state rate, with 163 of Plankinton's 768 residents identifying as Hispanic per the 2023 American Community Survey, far above South Dakota's 4% share.
- The town added an ESL program and more bilingual professionals, including Spanish-speaking doctors, while Perez said, `What a blessing, working with people in Plankinton`.
- Community leaders urge local support as enforcement reduces patronage at Hispanic-owned businesses, while Herman Perez said more people attend church after immigration enforcement ramps up in the past several months.
- Ivan Romero, vice president of the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, says statewide interpretive and Spanish services are increasing beyond larger cities, and community leaders say 'We're playing a different role now' to extend outreach.
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