Agency Village, South Dakota facts for kids
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Agency Village, South Dakota
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Tiospa Zina Tribal School, located in Agency Village
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 Agency Village, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Agency Village, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2) |
| • Land | 7.15 sq mi (18.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 776 |
| • Density | 108.50/sq mi (41.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57262
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-00520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584542 |
Agency Village is a special kind of community in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Agency Village is very important because it is the main center for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe. It is also home to Sisseton Wahpeton College, a college for higher education. Since 2020, the nearby community of Goodwill is now part of Agency Village. In 2020, 776 people lived here.
The village often hosts exciting powwows, which are traditional Native American gatherings. One big powwow happens every year just before July 4th. This outdoor event brings many visitors to the area. Most people living in Agency Village are members of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe.
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Where is Agency Village?
Agency Village is located in two different areas called Goodwill and Agency townships. It is also part of the Lake Traverse Reservation, which is land set aside for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 57262. This ZIP code is also used by the nearby town of Sisseton.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Agency Village has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 181 | — | |
| 2020 | 776 | 328.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 Prior to the 2020 census, Goodwill CDP was merged into Agency Village CDP |
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- In 2010, the population was 181 people.
- By 2020, the population grew to 776 people. This big jump happened because the nearby community of Goodwill became part of Agency Village.
Who Lives in Agency Village?
The 2020 census collected information about the people living in Agency Village.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 11 | 18 | 6.08% | 2.32% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.55% | 0.26% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 159 | 707 | 87.85% | 91.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.26% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 6 | 38 | 3.31% | 4.90% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 9 | 2.21% | 1.16% |
| Total | 181 | 776 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts people of Hispanic/Latino background as an ethnic group. This table separates them from the main racial groups.
Learning and Schools
Agency Village has schools that help students learn and grow.
- Tiospa Zina Tribal School is a school in the community. It works with the Bureau of Indian Education, which supports schools for Native American students.
- The community is also part of the Sisseton School District 54-2.
See also
In Spanish: Agency Village (Dakota del Sur) para niños
