Geddes, South Dakota

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Geddes
City
Main Street in Geddes, February 2016
Main Street in Geddes, February 2016
Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°15′11″N 98°41′53″W / 43.25306°N 98.69806°W / 43.25306; -98.69806Coordinates: 43°15′11″N 98°41′53″W / 43.25306°N 98.69806°W / 43.25306; -98.69806
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
Incorporated1900[1]
Government
 • MayorBrian Fowlds
Area
[2]
 • Total0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Land0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,604 ft (489 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total156
 • Density284.34/sq mi (109.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57342
Area code(s)605
FIPS code46-23980[3]
GNIS feature ID1255220[4]

Geddes is a city in central Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 156 at the 2020 census.[6] Brady Allen Koopal is the Mayor.

Geddes was laid out in 1900.[7]

Geography[]

Geddes is located at

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43°15′11″N 98°41′53″W / 43.252950°N 98.698012°W / 43.252950; -98.698012.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910701—
1920695−0.9%
1930680−2.2%
1940581−14.6%
1950502−13.6%
1960380−24.3%
1970308−18.9%
1980303−1.6%
1990280−7.6%
2000252−10.0%
2010208−17.5%
2020156−25.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 208 people, 110 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 341.0 inhabitants per square mile (131.7/km2). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 254.1 per square mile (98.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 110 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.2% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 50.6 years. 16.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.8% male and 44.2% female.

2000 census[]

At the 2000 census,[3] there were 252 people, 122 households and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 420.4 per square mile (162.2/km2). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 266.9 per square mile (103.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.79% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.79% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 49.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 34.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.98.

19.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $21,250, and the median family income was $36,250. Males had a median income of $20,938 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,520. About 15.5% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.6% of those 65 or over.

Building on Main Street in Geddes, February 2016

Notable people[]

  • Evelyn Daw - singer and actress, born in Geddes
  • J. James Exon - Democratic politician, born in Geddes.[12]
  • James Jones - Republican politician born in Geddes

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Geddes
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Geddes city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  7. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 38. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  12. ^ Barone, Michael; Ujifusa, Grant (1987). The Almanac of American Politics 1988. National Journal. p. 703.

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