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Tea, South Dakota
Motto(s): 
"Tea...A Growing Tradition"
Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Lincoln
Founded 1894
Government
 • Type Mayor-council government
Area
 • Total 3.787 sq mi (9.807 km2)
 • Land 3.787 sq mi (9.807 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
1,490 ft (454 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 5,598
 • Estimate 
(2023)
7,381
 • Density 1,827/sq mi (705.4/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
57064
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-63100
GNIS feature ID 1267599
Sales tax 6.2%

Tea is a city located in Lincoln County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a smaller city near Sioux Falls. In 2020, about 5,598 people lived there. By 2023, the population was estimated to be around 7,381. The city of Tea was started in 1894. Its unique name, "Tea," was chosen because it's short and easy to remember.

City Location and Size

Tea is located in the state of South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 3.787 square miles (9.807 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Population Information

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 134
1920 165 23.1%
1930 148 −10.3%
1940 165 11.5%
1950 151 −8.5%
1960 188 24.5%
1970 302 60.6%
1980 729 141.4%
1990 786 7.8%
2000 1,742 121.6%
2010 3,806 118.5%
2020 5,598 47.1%
2023 (est.) 7,381 93.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

The population of Tea has grown a lot over the years. In 1910, only 134 people lived there. By 2020, the population had reached 5,598 people. Recent estimates for 2023 show the population growing even more, to about 7,381 residents.

What the Census Shows

The 2020 census counted 5,598 people living in Tea. There were 1,897 households and 1,440 families. The city had about 1,970 housing units. Most residents, about 91.7%, identified as White. About 5.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races.

The 2010 census recorded 3,806 people. At that time, 96.9% of residents were White. About 1.9% were from two or more races. The average household had about 3 people. Many households, 59.1%, had children under 18 living with them. The median age in Tea was 27.7 years. This means half the people were younger than 27.7, and half were older. About 37.5% of residents were under 18 years old.

Education System

Tea Public Schools are part of the Tea Area School District. This district serves students living in Tea and the surrounding areas. The school district has several schools for different age groups. There are three elementary schools for younger students. There is also one middle school and one high school. Students in Tea attend Tea Area High School as they get older.

Local Parks and Recreation

Tea offers a few places for outdoor fun and activities. The city has three main recreational areas for its residents. These include the Tea Athletic Complex, which is likely used for sports. There are also two parks: Howling Ridge Park and Prairie Trails Park. These parks provide spaces for people to relax and enjoy nature.

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