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Astoria, South Dakota
Location in Deuel County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Deuel County and the state of South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota is located in South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota is located in the United States
Astoria, South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota
Location in the United States
Astoria, South Dakota is located in North America
Astoria, South Dakota
Astoria, South Dakota
Location in North America
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Deuel
Incorporated 1917
Area
 • Total 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Land 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,821 ft (555 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 132
 • Density 840.76/sq mi (324.64/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57213
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-02580
GNIS feature ID 1267272

Astoria is a town in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 132 at the 2020 census.

History

Astoria was platted in 1900. The town was named after Astoria, Oregon. A post office has been in operation at Astoria since 1900.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 221
1930 231 4.5%
1940 214 −7.4%
1950 206 −3.7%
1960 176 −14.6%
1970 153 −13.1%
1980 154 0.7%
1990 155 0.6%
2000 150 −3.2%
2010 139 −7.3%
2020 132 −5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 61 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 868.8 inhabitants per square mile (335.4/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 462.5 per square mile (178.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 61 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the town was 41.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

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