Lesterville, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lesterville, South Dakota
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| Nickname(s):
Lesty
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Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Yankton |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 569.31/sq mi (220.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57040
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-36540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267461 |
Lesterville is a town in Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census.
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History
The town is named for Lester Dix, the grandson of an early postmaster.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 244 | — | |
| 1910 | 279 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 281 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 228 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 229 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 192 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 173 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 181 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 156 | −13.8% | |
| 1990 | 168 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 158 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 127 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −9.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 56 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 635.0 inhabitants per square mile (245.2/km2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 340.0 units per square mile (131.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 56 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the town was 44.5 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Lesterville (Dakota del Sur) para niños
