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 (Dakota: wi-tȟáŋka; "Big Sun") is a town in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 16 at the 2020 census.
Wetonka was laid out in 1906.
Contents
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8 people, 3 households, and 3 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.0 inhabitants per square mile (12.4/km2). There were 3 housing units at an average density of 12.0 per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 3 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.67.
The median age in the town was 57.5 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 37.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 62.5% male and 37.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Wetonka para niños
