26-460: Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County , South Dakota , United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census . The town took its name from Lake Andes which some say derives its name from a pioneer hunter named Handy, while others believe was named after Edward Andes, a fur company official. The town and the lake are referred to as Bde Ihaƞke in Dakota language of
52-468: Is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 9,373. Its county seat is Lake Andes . The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1879. It was named for Charles Eli Mix , an official of the Bureau of Indian Affairs influential in signing a peace treaty with the local Lakota Indian tribes. The easternmost approximately 60% of the county comprises
78-669: Is a prominent fixture in the community. Constructed in the Prairie School architectural style, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 as a significant example of architecture and local government. On February 21, 2012, the 1910 Engel Hotel was listed on the NRHP. It is located at 202 Main Street and was built for the railroad industry. Charles Mix County, South Dakota Charles Mix County
104-689: Is located in the county. Charles Mix County, more akin to the Midwest than the Great Plains, up until recently favored the Democratic Party. It was one of only 130 counties nationwide to be won in 1972 by favorite son George McGovern , and it was only once carried by a Republican nominee between 1932 and 1976 – when Dwight D. Eisenhower swept every county in South Dakota in 1952. Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024 easily exceeded
130-445: Is located in the county. Charles Mix County, more akin to the Midwest than the Great Plains, up until recently favored the Democratic Party. It was one of only 130 counties nationwide to be won in 1972 by favorite son George McGovern , and it was only once carried by a Republican nominee between 1932 and 1976 – when Dwight D. Eisenhower swept every county in South Dakota in 1952. Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024 easily exceeded
156-501: Is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 879 people, 316 households, and 195 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,098.8 inhabitants per square mile (424.2/km). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 451.3 per square mile (174.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 40.8% White , 0.1% African American , 52.7% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% from other races , and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of
182-475: The 2010 census , there were 9,129 people, 3,249 households, and 2,222 families in the county. The population density was 8.3 inhabitants per square mile (3.2/km ). There were 3,849 housing units at an average density of 3.5 per square mile (1.4/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 65.0% white, 31.7% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of
208-596: The Yankton Indian Reservation . The Papineau Trading Post , whose building is now in Geddes, South Dakota , was an early county seat. Geddes tried to wrest the county seat from Wheeler in 1900, 1904, and 1908. The Charles Mix County Courthouse in Lake Andes was built in 1918. Charles Mix County lies on the south line of South Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of
234-421: The age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.33. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under
260-460: The age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 21,000, and the median income for a family was $ 28,833. Males had a median income of $ 21,333 versus $ 19,097 for females. The per capita income for
286-514: The city was $ 10,022. About 26.3% of families and 33.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 40.7% of those under age 18 and 28.3% of those age 65 or over. Fish Days takes place annually the first weekend in June. The Fort Randall traditional pow wow takes place annually the first weekend in August at the pow wow grounds. The Charles Mix County courthouse, located in Lake Andes,
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#1732783524705312-466: The city. The population density was 1,019.7 inhabitants per square mile (393.7/km). There were 369 housing units at an average density of 459.4 per square mile (177.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 54.82% White , 0.37% African American , 42.61% Native American , 0.49% from other races , and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population. There were 320 households, out of which 31.3% had children under
338-550: The native Yankton Sioux Tribe . YST Transit serves the community and connects riders to Marty, Ravinia and Wagner as well. Lake Andes is located within the Yankton Sioux Tribe 's reservation. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km), of which 0.80 square miles (2.07 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km)
364-440: The population. There were 316 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.2% were married couples living together, 26.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
390-459: The population. In terms of ancestry, 30.2% were German , 12.0% were Dutch , 11.7% were Czech , 6.8% were Norwegian , 5.1% were Irish , and 1.8% were American . Of the 3,249 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.6% were non-families, and 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
416-459: The population. In terms of ancestry, 30.2% were German , 12.0% were Dutch , 11.7% were Czech , 6.8% were Norwegian , 5.1% were Irish , and 1.8% were American . Of the 3,249 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.6% were non-families, and 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
442-420: The previous best Republican performance in the county. 43°13′N 98°35′W / 43.21°N 98.59°W / 43.21; -98.59 Charles Mix County, South Dakota Charles Mix County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 9,373. Its county seat is Lake Andes . The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1879. It
468-414: The river basin along the county's southwest side, but otherwise generally slopes to the southeast. The county has a total area of 1,150 square miles (3,000 km ), of which 1,097 square miles (2,840 km ) is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (4.6%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 9,373 people, 3,050 households, and 2,019 families residing in the county. The population density
494-417: The southeast. The county has a total area of 1,150 square miles (3,000 km ), of which 1,097 square miles (2,840 km ) is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (4.6%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 9,373 people, 3,050 households, and 2,019 families residing in the county. The population density was 8.5 inhabitants per square mile (3.3/km ). There were 3,625 housing units. As of
520-489: The state of Nebraska (across the Missouri River , which flows southeastward along the county's south line). A smaller drainage flows south-southwesterly to the river along the east county line, separating it from Bon Homme County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, mostly dedicated to agriculture. The terrain drops off into the river basin along the county's southwest side, but otherwise generally slopes to
546-431: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.24. The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 819 people, 320 households, and 181 families residing in
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#1732783524705572-498: Was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 38.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,808 and the median income for a family was $ 46,962. Males had a median income of $ 33,477 versus $ 25,740 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,403. About 17.4% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over. The unorganized territory of Castalia
598-498: Was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 38.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,808 and the median income for a family was $ 46,962. Males had a median income of $ 33,477 versus $ 25,740 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,403. About 17.4% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over. The unorganized territory of Castalia
624-562: Was 8.5 inhabitants per square mile (3.3/km ). There were 3,625 housing units. As of the 2010 census , there were 9,129 people, 3,249 households, and 2,222 families in the county. The population density was 8.3 inhabitants per square mile (3.2/km ). There were 3,849 housing units at an average density of 3.5 per square mile (1.4/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 65.0% white, 31.7% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of
650-479: Was built in 1918. Charles Mix County lies on the south line of South Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Nebraska (across the Missouri River , which flows southeastward along the county's south line). A smaller drainage flows south-southwesterly to the river along the east county line, separating it from Bon Homme County. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, mostly dedicated to agriculture. The terrain drops off into
676-483: Was named for Charles Eli Mix , an official of the Bureau of Indian Affairs influential in signing a peace treaty with the local Lakota Indian tribes. The easternmost approximately 60% of the county comprises the Yankton Indian Reservation . The Papineau Trading Post , whose building is now in Geddes, South Dakota , was an early county seat. Geddes tried to wrest the county seat from Wheeler in 1900, 1904, and 1908. The Charles Mix County Courthouse in Lake Andes
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