Ramona, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ramona, South Dakota
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Location in Lake County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lake |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 580.29/sq mi (223.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57054
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-52860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267542 |
Ramona is a small town located in Lake County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 159 people lived there, according to the 2020 census. The town was officially planned and settled in 1886. It was named after the local Ramon family.
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About Ramona's Location
Ramona is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Ramona's Population Has Changed
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 172 | — | |
| 1910 | 312 | 81.4% | |
| 1920 | 356 | 14.1% | |
| 1930 | 279 | −21.6% | |
| 1940 | 265 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 247 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 227 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 241 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 190 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 174 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −8.6% | |
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The number of people living in Ramona has changed over many years. The chart above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900.
Ramona's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Ramona had 174 residents. There were 81 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 48 were families. The town had about 644 people per square mile.
Most people in Ramona were White (94.3%). A small number were Native American (1.7%) or Asian (1.1%). Some people were from other backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 24.7% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.1%) were married couples. Some households had a single female or male parent. About 38.3% of households were individuals living alone. Many older adults (65 or older) lived by themselves.
The average age in Ramona in 2010 was 47 years old. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. A large portion (27%) were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Ramona (Dakota del Sur) para niños
