Milltown, South Dakota facts for kids
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Milltown, South Dakota
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CDP
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Location in Hutchinson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Hutchinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8 |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393131 |
Milltown is a small community in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, only 8 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.
The name "Milltown" comes from its early days. Many of the first people who lived here used to grind their own flour, a process called milling.
About Milltown's Location
Milltown is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8 | — | |
| 2010 | 10 | 25.0% | |
| 2020 | 8 | −20.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 8 people living in Milltown. These people lived in 6 different homes, and only 1 of these was a family. The community had about 18.6 people per square mile. All the residents were identified as White.
Most households in Milltown in 2000 did not have children under 18. About one-third of the homes were married couples living together. Two-thirds of the homes were made up of individuals living alone. Half of these single-person homes had someone aged 65 or older. On average, each home had 1.33 people, and families had 2 people.
The age groups in Milltown in 2000 were spread out. About 12.5% of the people were between 25 and 44 years old. Half of the population was between 45 and 64 years old. About 37.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Milltown was 57 years.
