Tea, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tea, South Dakota
|
|
|---|---|
| Motto(s):
"Tea...A Growing Tradition"
|
|
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.
Contents
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.
