Milltown, South Dakota Explained

Official Name:Milltown, South Dakota
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:South Dakota
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Hutchinson
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:1.1
Area Land Km2:1.1
Area Water Km2:0
Area Total Sq Mi:0.4
Area Land Sq Mi:0.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:8
Population Density Km2:9.1
Population Density Sq Mi:25
Coordinates:43.4253°N -97.8081°W
Elevation Ft:1283
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2393131

Milltown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 8 at the 2020 census.[1]

Milltown was so named for the fact many of its early residents milled their supply of flour.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.4sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 8 people, 6 households, and 1 family residing in the CDP. The population density was 18.6 people per square mile (7.2/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 20.9/sq mi (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 66.7% were non-families. 66.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 50.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.33 and the average family size was 2.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 12.5% from 25 to 44, 50.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 60.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 60.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $8,750, and the median income for a family was $8,750. Males had a median income of $8,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,031. Below the poverty line were 69.2% of people, 100.0% of families, none of those under 18 and none of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census Bureau: Milltown CDP, South Dakota . www.census.gov . United States Census Bureau . 6 May 2022 . en.
  2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 50.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.