New Effington, South Dakota facts for kids
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New Effington, South Dakota
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 234 |
| • Density | 896.55/sq mi (345.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57255
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-44820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267490 |
New Effington is a small town located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 234 people lived there.
The town of New Effington was created in 1913. This happened because a new railroad was planned to be built further away from the original town, which was just called Effington. So, the town had to move! They decided to add "New" to the name. The first town, Effington, was named after one of the first women, named Ellie, who settled there.
Geography of New Effington
New Effington is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
The population of New Effington has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 305 | — | |
| 1930 | 337 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 344 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 367 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 280 | −23.7% | |
| 1970 | 258 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 261 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 219 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 233 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 256 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 234 | −8.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 256 people living in New Effington. There were 107 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 65 of these households were families.
The town had about 985 people per square mile (380 people per square kilometer). There were 121 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in New Effington were White (57.8%). A good number were Native American (36.3%). A small percentage were from other racial backgrounds.
About 29.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (42.1%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (14.0%) or a father (4.7%). About 35.5% of all households were made up of just one person.
The average age of people in New Effington in 2010 was 39 years old. About 28.5% of the residents were under 18. About 21.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (53.9%) than males (46.1%).
See also
In Spanish: New Effington para niños
