Elk Point, South Dakota facts for kids
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Elk Point
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Main Street in Elk Point and some of the businesses located there
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Location in Union County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | January 10, 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,149 |
| • Estimate
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2,075 |
| • Density | 1,387.35/sq mi (535.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57025
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-18620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267378 |
| Sales tax | 6.2% |
Elk Point is a city in South Dakota, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Union County. In 2020, about 2,149 people lived there.
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History of Elk Point
Long ago, in 1755, the British set up a trading post here. It was run by the Hudson's Bay Company. They chose this spot because there were many elk around. That's how Elk Point got its name! The town officially became a city in 1873.
Where is Elk Point?
Elk Point is located in South Dakota. It covers an area of about 4.01 square kilometers (1.55 square miles). All of this area is land.
Elk Point is also part of the larger Sioux City Metropolitan Area. This area includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
People of Elk Point
In 2010, there were 1,963 people living in Elk Point. These people lived in 770 households. About 505 of these households were families.
Most people living in Elk Point are White (97%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Elk Point have children under 18 living there (37.5%). Most households (51.9%) are married couples living together. Some households are led by a single parent. About 30.8% of households are made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Elk Point is about 36 years old. Many residents are under 18 (30.4%). About 14% of the population is 65 years old or older. There are slightly more females (52%) than males (48%) in the city.
Education in Elk Point
Students in Elk Point go to schools in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District (South Dakota). The district has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Students attend Elk Point-Jefferson High School.
Famous Person from Elk Point
- Chuck Tollefson was a football player. He played for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Elk Point (Dakota del Sur) para niños
