Waubay, South Dakota facts for kids
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Waubay, South Dakota
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Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 473 |
| • Density | 324.86/sq mi (125.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57273
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-69340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267628 |
Waubay is a small city located in Day County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 473 people lived there.
The city of Waubay began in the early 1880s. This happened when the railroad lines were built and extended to this area. The local school district is called Waubay Public 18-3. Waubay is also home to the oldest business in town, a newspaper known as the Waubay Clipper.
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Where is Waubay Located?
Waubay is found in the state of South Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.46 square miles (3.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Waubay?
The number of people living in Waubay has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 430 | — | |
| 1910 | 803 | 86.7% | |
| 1920 | 979 | 21.9% | |
| 1930 | 903 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 882 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 879 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 851 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 696 | −18.2% | |
| 1980 | 675 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 647 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 662 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 576 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 473 | −17.9% | |
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Waubay's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 576 people lived in Waubay. These people lived in 242 households, and 148 of these were families. The city had about 394.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Waubay were White (59.9%). A significant number were Native American (36.5%). A small percentage were Asian (0.3%) or from two or more racial backgrounds (3.3%). About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 30.2% had children under 18 living there. Many households (38.0%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (16.5%) or a male head without a wife (6.6%). About 34.7% of all households were individuals living alone. Around 17.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Waubay in 2010 was 43.1 years. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
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