Lennox is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States, located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Sioux Falls. The population was 2,423 at the 2020 census.[5]
Lennox | |
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 Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 43°20′58″N 96°53′37″W / 43.34944°N 96.89361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Incorporated | May 19, 1889[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stacy DuChene[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,423 |
| • Estimate (2022)[6] | 2,466 |
| • Density | 1,387.74/sq mi (535.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 57039 |
| Area code | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-36380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267459[4] |
| Website | cityoflennoxsd.com |
History
editThe city has the name of Ben Lennox, private secretary to the general manager to the Milwaukee Railroad.[7]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 89 | — | |
| 1890 | 363 | 307.9% | |
| 1900 | 591 | 62.8% | |
| 1910 | 745 | 26.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,074 | 44.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,113 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,164 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,218 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,353 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,487 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,827 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,767 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,037 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,111 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,423 | 14.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,466 | [6] | 1.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2020 Census[5] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census of 2010, there were 2,111 people, 842 households, and 542 families living in the city. The population density was 1,611.5 inhabitants per square mile (622.2/km2). There were 914 housing units at an average density of 697.7 per square mile (269.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 842 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,037 people, 812 households, and 526 families living in the city. The population density was 1,863.8 inhabitants per square mile (719.6/km2). There were 836 housing units at an average density of 764.9 per square mile (295.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.05% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 812 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% 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 3.10.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,217, and the median income for a family was $46,848. Males had a median income of $30,758 versus $21,319 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,940. About 2.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editLennox is a part of the Lennox School District 41-4,[10] which operates Lennox Elementary/LWC Intermediate,[11] and LWC Junior High School/Lennox High School.[12]
Notable people
edit- Arnold Kegel, gynecologist
References
edit- ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
- ^ "Mayor and Council Member Information". City of Lennox, South Dakota. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lennox, South Dakota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 48.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lincoln County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "Lennox Elementary/LWC Intermediate." Lennox School District 41-4. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Jr. High and Sr. High School." Lennox School District 41-4. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.