Mission Hill, South Dakota facts for kids
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Mission Hill, South Dakota
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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 | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 579.27/sq mi (223.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57046
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-42980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267479 |
Mission Hill is a small town located in Yankton County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 190 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Mission Hill
The town of Mission Hill was first planned out in 1894. Its name comes from a nearby hill where a church once stood. A post office has been open in Mission Hill since 1892, helping people send and receive mail for over a century. The town officially became an incorporated town in 1913.
Geography of Mission Hill
Mission Hill is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
People of Mission Hill
This section shares information about the people who live in Mission Hill, based on official counts called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 167 | — | |
| 1930 | 184 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 195 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 165 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 161 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 197 | 22.4% | |
| 1990 | 180 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 183 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 190 | 7.3% | |
Mission Hill in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 177 people lived in Mission Hill. These people lived in 69 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The town had about 536 people per square mile. There were 77 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Mission Hill were White, making up 98.3% of the population. A small number, 1.1%, were Native American. About 0.6% were from other races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.1% of the town's population.
Out of the 69 homes, about 40.6% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 63.8%, were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent. About 21.7% of all homes were made up of people living alone. The average home had about 2.57 people.
The average age of people in Mission Hill was 38.3 years old. About 28.2% of residents were under 18. About 4% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.8% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 were 29.9%. Finally, 13% of residents were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in the town (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
See also
- In Spanish: Mission Hill (Dakota del Sur) for kids
