Lesterville, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lesterville, South Dakota
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| Nickname(s):
Lesty
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Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
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| 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)
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 569.31/sq mi (220.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57040
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| 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.
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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:
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| 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% | |
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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%).
See also
In Spanish: Lesterville (Dakota del Sur) para niños
