Wentworth, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wentworth, South Dakota
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Location in Lake County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lake |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 712.60/sq mi (275.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57075
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-70020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267630 |
Wentworth is a small, officially recognized village in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is special because it is the only incorporated village in the entire state of South Dakota. In 2020, about 181 people lived there.
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History of Wentworth
Wentworth was first planned out and marked on a map in 1881. It was named after the Wentworth family, who owned the land where the village was built. This village is also known as the mailing address for many cabins and vacation homes located around Lake Madison, a popular spot in South Dakota.
Geography of Wentworth
Wentworth is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.66 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water within the village limits. The town is also located close to Milwaukee Lake.
Population and People of Wentworth
The number of people living in Wentworth has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 181 | — | |
| 1910 | 329 | 81.8% | |
| 1920 | 360 | 9.4% | |
| 1930 | 310 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 303 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 270 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 211 | −21.9% | |
| 1970 | 196 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 193 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 181 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 188 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 181 | 5.8% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 181 people living in Wentworth. This means there were about 275 people for every square kilometer (or 712 people per square mile).
What the 2010 Census Shows
The 2010 census found 171 people living in Wentworth. There were 75 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 46 were families.
Most people in Wentworth were White (99.4%). A small number (0.6%) were Native American. Also, 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 21% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.3%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (13.3%) or a male head (2.7%) without a spouse. About 38.7% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Wentworth was 41.4 years. About 23.4% of residents were under 18. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Wentworth (Dakota del Sur) para niños
