Green Valley, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Valley, South Dakota
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CDP
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Location in Pennington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Pennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,051 |
| • Density | 250.8/sq mi (96.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393029 |
Green Valley is a small community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 1,051 people lived there.
Where is Green Valley?
Green Valley is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Green Valley?
The number of people living in Green Valley has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
- In 2000, there were 768 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 928 people.
- By 2020, it reached 1,051 people.
These numbers come from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 314 households in Green Valley. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 29.6% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (53.5%) were married couples living together.
The people in Green Valley come from different backgrounds. Most residents (about 95.57%) were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 1.43% of people identified with two or more races. Some residents (2.08%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 31.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Green Valley was 39 years.
