Sinai, South Dakota facts for kids
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Sinai, South Dakota
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Location in Brookings County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brookings |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 269.02/sq mi (103.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57061
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-58900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267565 |
Sinai (pronounced SY-nee-eye) is a small town in Brookings County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there. The town has a grainery, a post office, a bank, and a church.
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Exploring Sinai's Location & Land
Sinai is located in the state of South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Understanding Sinai's Population
The number of people living in Sinai has changed over many years. The United States Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 216 | — | |
| 1930 | 217 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −16.1% | |
| 1950 | 181 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 147 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 129 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 120 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 133 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 120 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −17.5% | |
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Sinai's Population in 2010
In 2010, 120 people lived in Sinai. These people lived in 52 different homes, and 32 of these were families. Most of the people living in Sinai were White (96.7%). A small number were Asian (0.8%) or from two or more races (2.5%). About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (36.5%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (50%) were married couples. The average age of people in Sinai was 37 years old. About 28.3% of residents were under 18, and 12.5% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (55%) were male.
The History of Sinai
Sinai was officially started in 1907. It was named after the Biblical Mount Sinai, a famous mountain mentioned in the Bible.
See also
In Spanish: Sinai (Dakota del Sur) para niños
