Okaton, South Dakota facts for kids
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Okaton, South Dakota
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Location in Jones County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.2 km2) |
| • Land | 29.8 sq mi (77.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 1.2/sq mi (0.47/km2) |
| ZIP code |
57562
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| GNIS feature ID | 2393170 |
Okaton is a small community in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. It is sometimes called a "hamlet," which means it is a very small village. According to the 2020 census, only 31 people lived there.
History of Okaton
Okaton started in 1906. This was when the Milwaukee Railroad was built through the area. The town used to have its own post office. However, this office closed in 2013. Now, people in Okaton get their mail from Murdo.
There was also a "western town" tourist spot. It had a petting zoo and a store. This attraction is no longer there. The town's main businesses were on a road far from the interstate highway. This highway was built to bypass the town.
The railroad closing and the new interstate highway caused the town to shrink. Fewer people visited or lived there.
Geography of Okaton
Okaton is located in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 29.8 square miles (77.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 29 | — | |
| 2010 | 36 | 24.1% | |
| 2020 | 31 | −13.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 29 people living in Okaton. These people lived in 14 different homes. Seven of these homes were families. The population density was about 1 person per square mile. This means there was a lot of space between people.
About 21.4% of homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes, 57.1%, were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 people. The average family had almost 3 people.
The ages of people in Okaton were spread out.
- 17.2% were under 18 years old.
- 13.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 13.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 27.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Okaton was 48 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 123 males.
See also
- In Spanish: Okaton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
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