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Egan, South Dakota
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Former Colman-Egan School building in Egan
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Location in Moody County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 225.87/sq mi (87.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57024
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-18460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267377 |
Egan is a small city located in Moody County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 241 people lived there. The city was named after someone who worked for the railroad.
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About Egan, South Dakota
Egan is a city in the state of South Dakota. It is part of Moody County. The city was officially started in 1881.
Where is Egan Located?
Egan is in the central time zone. This means it is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in winter. In summer, it uses Daylight Saving Time (CDT). Then it is 5 hours behind UTC. The city is about 1,529 feet (466 meters) above sea level.
How Big is Egan?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Egan covers an area of about 1.07 square miles (2.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People of Egan
The number of people living in Egan has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 23 | — | |
| 1890 | 399 | 1,634.8% | |
| 1900 | 503 | 26.1% | |
| 1910 | 516 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 569 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 419 | −26.4% | |
| 1940 | 418 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 347 | −17.0% | |
| 1960 | 310 | −10.7% | |
| 1970 | 281 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 248 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 265 | 27.4% | |
| 2010 | 278 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −13.3% | |
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Egan's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Egan had 278 people living there. These people lived in 117 different homes. About 76 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 259.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Egan were White (86.3%). Some were Native American (8.6%). A small number were Asian (0.7%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 25.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.3%) of the homes were married couples. About 30.8% of all homes had just one person living in them. About 10.3% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average home had 2.38 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
Age Groups in Egan
The average age of people in Egan in 2010 was 41.6 years old.
- About 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.1% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%) in Egan.
Images for kids
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Former Colman-Egan School building in Egan
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Location of Egan in Moody County and South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Egan (Dakota del Sur) para niños
