Elkton, South Dakota

Elkton, South Dakota
City
Motto:  "A Community Willing To Grow Together"
Location in Brookings County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 44°14′06″N96°28′46″W / 44.23500°N 96.47944°W / 44.23500; -96.47944
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Brookings
Incorporated	1908 [1]
Government
• Mayor	Charles Remund [2]
Area [3]
• Total	1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2)
• Land	1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [4]	1,752 ft (534 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	755
• Density	505.35/sq mi (195.17/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57026
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-18700 [6]
GNIS feature ID	1267379 [4]

Elkton is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 755 at the 2020 census. ^[7] Some of Elkton's population also have Minnesota addresses since the city is located so close to the state line.

History

Elkton was platted in the spring of 1880. ^{[8] [9]} It was named after the city of Elkton, Maryland. ^[10] By 1881, around two hundred people lived in the settlement. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km²), all land. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	331		—
1900	578		74.6%
1910	742		28.4%
1920	872		17.5%
1930	856		−1.8%
1940	779		−9.0%
1950	657		−15.7%
1960	621		−5.5%
1970	541		−12.9%
1980	632		16.8%
1990	602		−4.7%
2000	677		12.5%
2010	736		8.7%
2020	755		2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [12] [5]

Since 2008 there have been 28 single family units added to the community.

2010 census

As of the census ^[13] of 2010, there were 736 people, 286 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 474.8 inhabitants per square mile (183.3/km²). There were 324 housing units at an average density of 209.0 per square mile (80.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White, 0.4% African American, 12.1% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.5% of the population.

There were 286 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 677 people, 267 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density was 436.2 inhabitants per square mile (168.4/km²). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 186.2 per square mile (71.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.82% White, 0.15% African American, 0.30% Native American, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 267 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $47,969. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,912. About 5.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Elkton Public School is the only school in Elkton. It is home to the grades of Kindergarten through 12th Grade and includes pre-school. The high school has won multiple state championships since it began and was the first to win three state championships in Boys Basketball. In 2010 the Girls Basketball team won the Class A State Tournament. ^[14]

See also

• List of cities in South Dakota

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
2. "City Officials". elkton.govoffice.com. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
3. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elkton, South Dakota
5. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "U.S. Census Bureau: Elkton city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
8. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 68.
9. "Elkton". History of southeastern Dakota. Sioux City, Ia., Western Publishing Company. 1881. p. 145. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
10. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 36. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
12. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 12, 2016.
13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
14. "2010 Girls State Class "A" Basketball Tournament". South Dakota Public Broadcasting . Retrieved May 3, 2010.

External links

• Official website