Ethan, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ethan, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
Where friends and family come together
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Location in Davison County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Davison |
| Platted | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 1,431.37/sq mi (552.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57334
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-20060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267383 |
| Website | http://www.ethansd.com http://www.ethanvoice.com |
Ethan is a small town in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, the town had a population of 365 people. Ethan is located about 10 miles south of the city of Mitchell.
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Geography of Ethan
Ethan is a small town with a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
History of Ethan
The town of Ethan was officially planned and settled in 1883. It was named after Ethan Allen, a famous American patriot. He was a hero during the Revolutionary War.
Population Changes in Ethan
Ethan's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 312 | — | |
| 1920 | 416 | 33.3% | |
| 1930 | 369 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 324 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 319 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 309 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 351 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 312 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 330 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 331 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 365 | 10.3% | |
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Ethan's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 331 people living in Ethan. There were 130 households and 92 families. The town had about 1324 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (97.9%). A small number were Native American (1.2%). About 0.9% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small part of the population (0.3%) was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.2%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.4%) were married couples. About 24.6% of all households were single individuals.
The average age in Ethan was 33.9 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Ethan (Dakota del Sur) para niños
