St. Charles, South Dakota facts for kids
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St. Charles, South Dakota
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Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft (632 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 76.14/sq mi (29.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-57060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393220 |
St. Charles or Saint Charles is a small community in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
In 2020, the population of St. Charles was 15 people. The community was started in 1906. It was likely named after Charlie Johnson, who was one of the first people to settle there.
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Geography of St. Charles
St. Charles is located in the state of South Dakota. It is a very small area.
Land Area
The community covers a total area of about 0.51 square kilometers (or 0.20 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population and People in St. Charles
The number of people living in St. Charles has changed over time. Here's a look at its population.
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| 2020 | 15 | — | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 19 people living in St. Charles. These people lived in 8 different homes. Five of these homes were families.
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 31.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 15.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in St. Charles in 2000 was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 171 males.
Homes and Families
Out of the 8 homes in 2000:
- About 37.5% had children under 18 living there.
- Half of the homes (50%) had married couples living together.
- About 25% of homes had just one person living alone.
- About 25% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.38. For families, the average size was 3 people.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in St. Charles was $13,125 per year. For families, the average income was $6,250 per year. The average income per person in St. Charles was $6,033.
See also
In Spanish: St. Charles (Dakota del Sur) para niños
