Ashland Heights, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ashland Heights, South Dakota
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Location in Pennington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,153 ft (961 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 232.75/sq mi (89.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393320 |
Ashland Heights is a small community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. In 2020, about 678 people lived there.
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Where is Ashland Heights?
Ashland Heights is a small area in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 2.92 square miles (7.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Who Lives in Ashland Heights?
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| 2020 | 678 | — | |
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The U.S. Census helps us learn about the people living in Ashland Heights.
Population Numbers
In 2020, the population of Ashland Heights was 678 people. Back in 2000, there were 837 people living there.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most people in Ashland Heights were White. There were also groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 331 households in Ashland Heights. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 35.3% of households had children under 18 years old.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 32.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Ashland Heights was 30 years.
See also
In Spanish: Ashland Heights para niños
