Kyle, South Dakota facts for kids
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Kyle
Pejuta ȟaka (Lakota)
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Location in Oglala Lakota County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Oglala Lakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (890 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 943 |
| • Density | 639.32/sq mi (246.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57752
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-34460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393072 |
Kyle is a small community in South Dakota, United States. It is located within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. This area is home to the Oglala Lakota people. In 2020, about 943 people lived here. Kyle is known for being very far from any ocean. This makes it a unique place in North America!
The name Kyle comes from James H. Kyle. He was a Senator who represented South Dakota.
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Geography of Kyle
Kyle is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kyle covers about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the CDP.
Pole of Inaccessibility
Kyle is very special because it's close to the North American continental pole of inaccessibility. This is a spot on land that is the farthest from any coastline. It's like the middle of nowhere, but in a cool way! This spot is between Kyle and Allen, about 1,025 miles (1,650 kilometers) from the nearest ocean.
Population and People
Kyle is home to many people, and its population has changed over the years.
Population Changes
Here's how the number of people living in Kyle has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 914 | — | |
| 2000 | 970 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 846 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 943 | 11.5% | |
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Who Lives in Kyle?
In 2000, there were 970 people living in Kyle. Most people (about 94%) were Native American. About 5% were White. A small number of people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households in Kyle have children. In 2000, over half of the households had kids under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 to 5 people. The median age of people in Kyle was 21 years old. This means many young people live in the community.
Education in Kyle
Kyle has important schools that serve the community.
Little Wound School
The Little Wound School is managed by the local tribe. It works with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). This school teaches students from elementary grades all the way through high school. More than 900 students attend this school. Most of the students are Oglala Lakota.
Oglala Lakota College
Oglala Lakota College is a special type of school called a tribal college. It is also located in Kyle. The Lakota Nation operates this college. It provides higher education for the Lakota people and others.
