Lake Andes, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lake Andes, South Dakota
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Main Street, looking northwest, November 2011
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Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 710 |
| • Density | 951.74/sq mi (367.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57356
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-35100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267448 |
Lake Andes is a city located in South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Charles Mix County, South Dakota. In 2020, about 710 people lived in Lake Andes.
The city gets its name from a nearby lake, also called Lake Andes. Some say the lake was named after a pioneer hunter known as Handy. Others believe it was named after Edward Andes, who worked for a fur company. The native Yankton Sioux Tribe refers to the town and the lake as Bde Ihaƞke in their Dakota language.
YST Transit provides bus services in the community. This transit system connects people in Lake Andes to nearby towns like Marty, Ravinia, and Wagner.
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Where is Lake Andes?
Lake Andes is located in the state of South Dakota. It is found within the Yankton Sioux Tribe's reservation.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.99 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.93 square kilometers (0.75 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles) is water.
Who Lives in Lake Andes?
This section shares information about the population of Lake Andes over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 920 | — | |
| 1920 | 867 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,052 | 21.3% | |
| 1940 | 785 | −25.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,851 | 135.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | −40.7% | |
| 1970 | 948 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,029 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 846 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 819 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 879 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 710 | −19.2% | |
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Lake Andes Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Lake Andes had 879 people living there. These people lived in 316 households, and 195 of these were families. The city had about 451 houses per square mile.
The people living in Lake Andes came from different backgrounds:
- About 40.8% were White.
- About 52.7% were Native American.
- A small number were African American or Asian.
- About 6.1% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 40.2%, had children under 18 living with them. About 28.2% were married couples. Other households included single mothers (26.6%) or single fathers (7.0%). About 34.8% of all households were single individuals. Nearly 20% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2.52 people.
The average age of people in Lake Andes was 33.8 years old. About 32.1% of residents were under 18. About 18.7% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.9%) and females (52.1%).
Community Events
Lake Andes hosts two main events each year:
- Fish Days happens every year on the first weekend in June.
- The Fort Randall traditional pow wow takes place annually on the first weekend in August at the pow wow grounds.
Important Buildings and Architecture
Lake Andes has some notable buildings, including its county courthouse and a historic hotel.
Charles Mix County Courthouse
The Charles Mix County courthouse is a very important building in Lake Andes. It was built in a style called Prairie School architecture. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It is recognized for its unique design and its role in local government.
Engel Hotel
On February 21, 2012, the Engel Hotel, built in 1910, was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 202 Main Street. This hotel was originally built to serve people traveling by railroad.
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Charles Mix County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
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Main Street in 1939
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Main Street
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Lake Andes Carnegie Library, also NRHP-listed
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Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Lake Andes:
- Faith Spotted Eagle: A Native American activist.
- John C. Miller Jr.: A Brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Andes (Dakota del Sur) para niños
