Ravinia, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ravinia, South Dakota
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Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 286.29/sq mi (110.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57356
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-53220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267545 |
Ravinia is a small town located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 71 people. Ravinia was first established in 1909.
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Geography of Ravinia
Ravinia is a small town that covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Getting Around Ravinia
Even though Ravinia is a small town, it has several ways to get around and is connected to bigger roads.
- YST Transit buses help people travel.
US Highway 281 is a major road that passes nearby.
US Highway 18 also connects to the town.
South Dakota Highway 50 is another important state road.
Charles Mix County Road 21 is a local county road.
Population History of Ravinia
The number of people living in Ravinia has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 81 | — | |
| 1920 | 199 | 145.7% | |
| 1930 | 157 | −21.1% | |
| 1940 | 155 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 200 | 29.0% | |
| 1960 | 164 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −33.5% | |
| 1980 | 88 | −19.3% | |
| 1990 | 79 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 79 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −22.8% | |
| 2020 | 71 | 16.4% | |
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Ravinia's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 61 people lived in Ravinia. There were 22 homes, and 14 of these were families. The town had about 244 people per square mile. There were 36 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Ravinia were Native American (65.6%), followed by White (24.6%). A smaller number were African American (3.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 6.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, 27.3% had children under 18 years old. About 36.4% were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, with 18.2% having a female head of household and 9.1% having a male head of household. The average home had about 2.77 people, and the average family had about 3.57 people.
The average age of people in Ravinia in 2010 was 38.5 years old. About 36.1% of residents were under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old (34.4%). The town had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Ravinia (Dakota del Sur) para niños
