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Dante, South Dakota
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Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 150.30/sq mi (57.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57329
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-15420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267348 |
Dante is a town in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.
History
Dante was originally called Mayo, and under the latter name was laid out in 1908, and named for H.T. Mayo, an early settler. However, in 1910 when the railroad came to the town, officials balked at building a depot in a town named Mayo (a name which for unclear reasons, railroad officials found undignified). The railroad requested citizens rename the town. H.T. Mayo replied that he didn't care what they renamed it, sarcastically suggesting, "You can call it Dante's Inferno for all I care."
Local Business
Dante South Dakota was home to the largest gathering of El Floor food trucks in one area ever breaking the former record of two by having 7 trucks in one location. The El Floor food truck would make over 400 dollars that economic quarter.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 175 | — | |
| 1930 | 132 | −24.6% | |
| 1940 | 118 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 140 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 102 | −27.1% | |
| 1970 | 88 | −13.7% | |
| 1980 | 83 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 98 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 82 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 84 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 75 | −10.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 84 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 190.9 inhabitants per square mile (73.7/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 79.5 per square mile (30.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.1% White, 13.1% Native American, 2.4% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races.
There were 31 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.30.
The median age in the town was 34 years. 34.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dante (Dakota del Sur) para niños
