Yale, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yale, South Dakota
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Location in Beadle County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 772.41/sq mi (297.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57386
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-73020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267664 |
Yale is a small town located in Beadle County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 112 people lived there.
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Discovering Yale's Past
Yale was started in the late 1880s. It was named after the famous Yale University. The town officially became an incorporated town in 1925.
Understanding Yale's Location
Yale is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Exploring Yale's Population
The number of people living in Yale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 190 | — | |
| 1940 | 156 | −17.9% | |
| 1950 | 164 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 171 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 148 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 136 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 108 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 112 | 3.7% | |
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Yale's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 108 people lived in Yale. There were 50 households, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 720 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Yale.
- About 26% of households had children under 18.
- Nearly half (46%) were married couples living together.
- Some households had a single parent, either a mother (8%) or a father (6%).
- About 32% of all households were individuals living alone.
- 18% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.16 people. The average family had 2.77 people. The median age in Yale was 44 years old.
- About 22.2% of residents were under 18.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 36.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.9% were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Yale (Dakota del Sur) para niños
