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Lesterville, South Dakota
Nickname(s): 
Lesty
Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Yankton
Incorporated 1883
Area
 • Total 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
 • Land 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 115
 • Density 569.31/sq mi (220.09/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57040
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-36540
GNIS feature ID 1267461

Lesterville is a small town located in Yankton County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 115 people lived according to the 2020 census. The town is sometimes called "Lesty" by locals.

History of Lesterville

Lesterville got its name from a person named Lester Dix. He was the grandson of one of the first people to run the post office in the area. The town officially became a recognized town in 1883.

Geography and Location

Lesterville is a very small town in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.20 square miles (which is about 0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Population and People

The number of people living in Lesterville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 244
1910 279 14.3%
1920 281 0.7%
1930 228 −18.9%
1940 229 0.4%
1950 192 −16.2%
1960 173 −9.9%
1970 181 4.6%
1980 156 −13.8%
1990 168 7.7%
2000 158 −6.0%
2010 127 −19.6%
2020 115 −9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, there were 127 people living in Lesterville. These people lived in 56 different homes, and 36 of those were families. The town had about 635 people per square mile.

Many types of families lived in Lesterville in 2010. Over half, about 57%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom (5.4%) or a dad (1.8%). About 32% of all homes were individuals living alone. Around 14% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, about 2.27 people lived in each home.

The average age of people in Lesterville in 2010 was 44.5 years old. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 19.7% of the population. The town had slightly more males (52%) than females (48%).

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