Tea, South Dakota facts for kids
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Tea, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Tea...A Growing Tradition"
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,598 |
| • Density | 1,774.35/sq mi (685.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57064
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-63100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1265702 |
| Website | TeaSD.com |
Tea is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 5,598 at the 2020 census.
Tea was laid out in 1894. The name "Tea" was selected on account of its brevity.
Geography
Tea is located at 43°26′53″N 96°50′15″W / 43.44806°N 96.83750°W (43.448055, -96.837587).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 square miles (4.38 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,806 people, 1,254 households, and 1,009 families living in the city. The population density was 2,252.1 inhabitants per square mile (869.5/km2). There were 1,354 housing units at an average density of 801.2 per square mile (309.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 1,254 households, of which 59.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.
The median age in the city was 27.7 years. 37.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.3% were from 25 to 44; 13.9% were from 45 to 64; and 3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
Parks
Tea contains three recreational areas: Tea Athletic Complex, Howling Ridge Park, and Prairie Trails Park.
Annual events
Teapot Days is an annual community event held each June that lasts 3 days. The event features carnival rides, fireworks, food vendors, musical concerts, craft/art shows and a parade.
Education
Tea Public Schools are part of the Tea Area School District. The Tea Area School District has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Students attend Tea Area High School.
See also
In Spanish: Tea (Dakota del Sur) para niños
