Ortley, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ortley, 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 | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 22.28/sq mi (8.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57256
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-47660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267526 |
Ortley is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 50 according to the 2020 census.
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History
Ortley was laid out in 1906; an early variant name was Anderson.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.24 square miles (5.80 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 192 | — | |
| 1920 | 187 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 157 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 144 | −21.7% | |
| 1960 | 127 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 111 | −12.6% | |
| 1980 | 80 | −27.9% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −21.2% | |
| 2000 | 54 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 65 | 20.4% | |
| 2020 | 50 | −23.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 65 people, 28 households, and 20 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.0 inhabitants per square mile (11.2/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 18.7 per square mile (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.6% White, 12.3% Native American, and 3.1% from two or more races.
There were 28 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.60.
The median age in the town was 48.6 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 32.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Ortley (Dakota del Sur) para niños
