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Antelope, South Dakota
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CDP
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Location in Todd County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 830 |
| • Density | 359.1/sq mi (140/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393317 |
Antelope is a small community in Todd County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 830 people lived there.
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Geography of Antelope
Antelope covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within its borders.
People Living in Antelope
This section shares facts about the people who live in Antelope.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Antelope has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 744 | — | |
| 2000 | 867 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 826 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 830 | 0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 867 people living in Antelope. They lived in 225 households, and 177 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Antelope are Native American, making up about 97% of the population in 2000. A smaller number of people were White or from two or more races. About 2.65% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, over half of the households (52.9%) had children under 18 living there. About a quarter of households were married couples. Many households (42.2%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 17% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (8.9%) were 65 years old or older. On average, about 3 to 4 people lived in each household.
Age Groups
The population in Antelope is quite young. In 2000, almost half of the people (47.8%) were under 18 years old. About 10% were between 18 and 24. The median age was 19 years old. This means half the people were younger than 19, and half were older.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the median income for a household in Antelope was $8,125 per year. For families, the median income was $11,923. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. The average income per person was $4,105.
About 62.4% of families and 65.9% of all people in Antelope lived below the poverty line. This includes many children and older adults. Living below the poverty line means their income was less than a certain amount needed to cover basic needs.
See Also
In Spanish: Antelope (Dakota del Sur) para niños
