Akaska, South Dakota facts for kids
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Akaska, South Dakota
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Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Walworth |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 126.02/sq mi (48.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57420
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-00540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267260 |
Akaska (/əˈkæskə/; ə-KAS-kə) is a small town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 77 people lived there. The name "Akaska" comes from a Sioux word. It means "uncertain."
Akaska's History
Akaska was started in 1907. It became a stop for trains. These trains ran on a special line. The line connected towns like Conde and LeBeau. Trains helped people and goods move around. But train service to Akaska stopped in 1940.
Where is Akaska?
Akaska is located in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water in the town.
Akaska's Population
The number of people living in Akaska has changed over time. Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This count is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 114 | — | |
| 1920 | 101 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 169 | 67.3% | |
| 1940 | 151 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 84 | −44.4% | |
| 1960 | 90 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 46 | −48.9% | |
| 1980 | 49 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 52 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 31 | −40.4% | |
| 2010 | 42 | 35.5% | |
| 2020 | 77 | 83.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2010, there were 42 people living in Akaska. These people lived in 21 different homes. About 8 of these homes were families. All the people living in Akaska at that time were White.
Some homes had kids under 18. Many homes had people living alone. About 38% of homes had someone 65 or older living by themselves. The average age of people in Akaska was 41 years old. The town had an equal number of males and females.
See also
In Spanish: Akaska (Dakota del Sur) para niños
