Long Lake, South Dakota facts for kids
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Long Lake
mdé háŋska
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| Long Lake, South Dakota | |
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McPherson |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 97.47/sq mi (37.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57457
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-38860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267464 |
Long Lake is a small town in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. Its name comes from the Dakota words mdé háŋska, which mean "lake long." In 2020, the town had a population of 27 people.
The town was named after the nearby Long Lake.
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Geography of Long Lake
Long Lake is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Long Lake has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1950 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 175 | — | |
| 1960 | 109 | −37.7% | |
| 1970 | 128 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 117 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −45.3% | |
| 2000 | 58 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 31 | −46.6% | |
| 2020 | 27 | −12.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 31 people living in Long Lake. These people lived in 18 different homes, and 9 of these were families. The town had about 47 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Long Lake in 2010 were White (93.5%). A small number (6.5%) were Pacific Islander.
The average age of people in Long Lake in 2010 was 54.8 years. About 13% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many residents were older, with about 35.5% being 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
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Location of Long Lake in McPherson County, South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Long Lake (Dakota del Sur) para niños
