Lake Andes, South Dakota

Coordinates: 43°09′21″N 98°32′10″W / 43.15583°N 98.53611°W / 43.15583; -98.53611
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Lake Andes, South Dakota
FIPS code
46-35100
GNIS feature ID1267448[3]

Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of,

2020 census.[5]

The town took its name from Lake Andes which some say derives its name from a pioneer hunter named Handy, while others believe was named after Edward Andes, a fur company official.[6] The town and the lake are referred to as Bde Ihaƞke in Dakota language of the native Yankton Sioux Tribe.[7]

YST Transit
serves the community and connects riders to Marty, Ravinia and Wagner as well.

Geography

Lake Andes is located within the Yankton Sioux Tribe's reservation.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km2), of which 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910920—
1920867−5.8%
19301,05221.3%
1940785−25.4%
19501,851135.8%
19601,097−40.7%
1970948−13.6%
19801,0298.5%
1990846−17.8%
2000819−3.2%
20108797.3%
2020710−19.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][4]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 316 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.2% were married couples living together, 26.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 320 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,000, and the median income for a family was $28,833. Males had a median income of $21,333 versus $19,097 for females. The

poverty line
, including 40.7% of those under age 18 and 28.3% of those age 65 or over.

Community events

Fish Days takes place annually the first weekend in June.[12] The Fort Randall traditional pow wow takes place annually the first weekend in August at the pow wow grounds.

Architecture

The Charles Mix County courthouse, located in Lake Andes, is a prominent fixture in the community. Constructed in the Prairie School architectural style, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 as a significant example of architecture and local government.[13]

On February 21, 2012, the 1910 Engel Hotel was listed on the NRHP. It is located at 202 Main Street and was built for the railroad industry.

Gallery

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Andes, South Dakota
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Lake Andes city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.2. University of South Dakota. p. 6.
  7. ^ SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE DAKOTAH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, Dakota online dictionary - beta, "Lake Andes" Link
  8. ^ US Census, 2020 CENSUS - TRIBAL TRACT MAP (INDEX): Yankton Reservation Link
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  10. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  12. ^ Fish Day Events
  13. ^ "SOUTH DAKOTA - Charles Mix County". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved July 27, 2010.

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