Lake City, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake City, South Dakota
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Location in Marshall County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 205.48/sq mi (79.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57247
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-35220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267449 |
Lake City is a small town in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. It is known for being near many lakes. In 2020, about 45 people lived there. A cool place called Fort Sisseton Historic State Park is also close by. This park has an old fort that is very important to history.
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History of Lake City
Lake City was officially started in 1914. It got its name because there are many lakes all around the area. This makes it a "Lake City"!
Where is Lake City?
Lake City is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live in Lake City?
The number of people living in Lake City has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 162 | — | |
| 1940 | 168 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 110 | −34.5% | |
| 1960 | 81 | −26.4% | |
| 1970 | 44 | −45.7% | |
| 1980 | 46 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 43 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 47 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 51 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −11.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 51 people living in Lake City. These people lived in 19 different homes. Most of the people were White, with some Native American and Asian residents too.
The average age of people in Lake City in 2010 was about 48 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. Also, about 12% were 65 years old or older.
