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Andover
Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota is located in South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota is located in the United States
Andover, South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota
Location in the United States
Andover, South Dakota is located in North America
Andover, South Dakota
Andover, South Dakota
Location in North America
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Day
Incorporated 1881
Area
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,483 ft (452 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 66
 • Density 244.44/sq mi (94.27/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57422
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-01500
GNIS feature ID 1267266

Andover is a town in northwestern Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census.

History

A post office called Andover was established in 1881. The town most likely takes its name from Andover, Massachusetts.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 232
1900 225 −3.0%
1910 446 98.2%
1920 441 −1.1%
1930 322 −27.0%
1940 350 8.7%
1950 277 −20.9%
1960 224 −19.1%
1970 138 −38.4%
1980 139 0.7%
1990 106 −23.7%
2000 99 −6.6%
2010 91 −8.1%
2020 66 −27.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 Census

As of the census of 2020, there were 66 people, 35 households and 11 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 86.4% White and Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6% of the population.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 91 people, 42 households, and 24 families residing in the town. The population density was 337.0 inhabitants per square mile (130.1/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 222.2 per square mile (85.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White and 4.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.5% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 50.8 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

See also

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