Mission, South Dakota facts for kids
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Mission, South Dakota
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Location in Todd County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Todd |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,156 |
| • Density | 1,969.34/sq mi (760.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57555
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-42940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267478 |
Mission is a small city located in Todd County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Rosebud Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 1,156 people lived here.
Mission is home to Sinte Gleska University, a special university for Native American students. It is the biggest city in Todd County. However, a nearby community called Rosebud, which is not a city, has more people. Rosebud is also the main center for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
The city of Mission got its name from Christian "missions" that were set up in the late 1800s. These missions aimed to help and educate the Sicangu Lakota (also known as the Rosebud Sioux) and other Native American groups. Mission is an important place for business in the county. It is located where two major roads, U.S. Route 18 and U.S. Route 83, meet. The city also has parts of the Oyate Trail, the main office for the Todd County School District, and several government and tribal offices.
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City Location and Size
Mission is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mission has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1940 | 452 | — | |
| 1950 | 388 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 611 | 57.5% | |
| 1970 | 739 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 748 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 730 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 904 | 23.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,182 | 30.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,156 | −2.2% | |
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Some communities like Antelope and White Horse are very close to Mission but are not officially part of the city. These areas include homes for the School District and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, as well as private neighborhoods.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 1,182 people lived in Mission. There were 398 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 298 of these were families.
Most people in Mission were Native American (85.4%). About 11.7% were White. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (57%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
The average age of people in Mission was 23.2 years old. A large part of the population (40.1%) was under 18. About 14.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. Most people were female (53.9%), and 46.1% were male.
Famous People from Mission
- Bob Barker, who was the long-time host of the TV game show The Price Is Right.
See also
In Spanish: Mission (Dakota del Sur) para niños
