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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 |
| 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)
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| • Total | 5,598 |
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(2022)
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6,918 |
| • Density | 1,827/sq mi (705.4/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 | 1267599 |
| Sales tax | 6.2% |
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, and was estimated to be 6,918 in 2022.
Tea was laid out in 1894. The name "Tea" was selected on account of its brevity.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.787 square miles (9.81 km2), all 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% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,918 | 81.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,598 people, 1,897 households, and 1,440 families living in the city. The population density was 1,647.0 inhabitants per square mile (635.9/km2). There were 1,970 housing units. The racial makeup was 91.7% White, 1.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,806 people, 1,254 households, and 1,009 families living in the city. The population density was 2,250.2 inhabitants per square mile (868.8/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.
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.
Parks
Tea contains three recreational areas: Tea Athletic Complex, Howling Ridge Park, and Prairie Trails Park.
See also
In Spanish: Tea (Dakota del Sur) para niños
