Wetonka, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wetonka
wi-tȟáŋka
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| Wetonka, South Dakota | |
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McPherson |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16 |
| • Density | 65.04/sq mi (25.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57481
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-70740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267650 |
Wetonka is a small town located in McPherson County, South Dakota, in the United States. Its name comes from the Dakota words wi-tȟáŋka, which means "Big Sun."
In 2020, the census counted 16 people living in Wetonka. The town was first planned and settled in 1906. It officially became an incorporated town in 1910.
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Geography of Wetonka
Wetonka is located in the state of South Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.64 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Wetonka has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1920:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 164 | — | |
| 1930 | 111 | −32.3% | |
| 1940 | 109 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 115 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 46 | −60.0% | |
| 1970 | 31 | −32.6% | |
| 1980 | 22 | −29.0% | |
| 1990 | 12 | −45.5% | |
| 2000 | 12 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 8 | −33.3% | |
| 2020 | 16 | 100.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Wetonka's Population in 2010
During the census in 2010, there were 8 people living in Wetonka. These 8 people made up 3 households, and all 3 of these were families.
The town had 3 housing units, which are places where people can live. The population density was about 32 people per square mile (12.4 people per square kilometer). This means there weren't many people living in a small area.
All the residents counted in 2010 were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 3 households in Wetonka in 2010:
- One-third (33.3%) of the households had children under 18 years old living with them.
- All households (100%) were married couples living together.
- No households were made up of just one person living alone.
The average number of people in each household was 2.67. The average family size was also 2.67 people.
Age and Gender in 2010
The average age of people in Wetonka in 2010 was 57.5 years old. Here's how the ages were split:
- 12.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- No residents (0%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 37.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 37.5% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 62.5% of the people in Wetonka were male, and 37.5% were female.
See also
- In Spanish: Wetonka para niños
