Canistota, South Dakota facts for kids
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Canistota, South Dakota
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Main Street, Canistota
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| Nickname(s):
C-Town
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| Motto(s):
"Home of the Hawks"
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Location in McCook County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McCook |
| Established | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 631 |
| • Density | 1,124.78/sq mi (434.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57012
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-09300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267308 |
| Website | City of Canistota, South Dakota |
Canistota is a small city in McCook County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 631 people lived there. Canistota is well-known for its chiropractic services. The Ortman Clinic, which has been around for a long time, brings many Amish people from across the Midwest to the city.
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History of Canistota
Canistota got its name from a place called Canastota, New York. This was the hometown of a railroad official. However, when they applied for a post office, the name was accidentally misspelled.
The city was officially planned out in 1883. Its location was chosen by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Canistota became an incorporated city in 1900. This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
Geography of Canistota
According to the United States Census Bureau, Canistota covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 409 | — | |
| 1920 | 594 | 45.2% | |
| 1930 | 590 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 665 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 687 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 627 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 636 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 626 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 608 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 700 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 656 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 631 | −3.8% | |
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Canistota's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 656 people living in 242 households. Most residents were White, making up 95% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian people. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.6%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Canistota was about 43 years old. About a quarter of the residents (24.8%) were under 18. Another 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Canistota
Canistota Public Schools are part of the Canistota School District. The district has two main schools. One is an elementary school for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The other is a high school for students in seventh through twelfth grade.
Students attend Canistota High School for their secondary education.
Notable People from Canistota
- Charles Kostboth: He was a legislator in the South Dakota House of Representatives. He was also one of the first settlers in Canistota and a successful businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Canistota (Dakota del Sur) para niños
