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21-601: Pickstown is a town in southern Charles Mix County , South Dakota , United States. The population was 230 at the 2020 census . It was named after U.S. Army General Lewis A. Pick , former director of the Missouri River Office of the United States Army Corps of Engineers . Pickstown began as a government town for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees building and then operating nearby Fort Randall Dam . United States Air Force officers and airmen arrived in

42-469: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.69. In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

63-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It

84-464: 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

105-664: 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

126-475: 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

147-519: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using

168-575: 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

189-428: The census of 2010, there were 201 people, 93 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 309.2 inhabitants per square mile (119.4/km). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 175.4 per square mile (67.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 82.6% White , 10.4% Native American , 0.5% Asian , and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of

210-516: The poverty line , including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pickstown has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Charles Mix County, South Dakota Charles Mix County

231-523: The 1950s to operate a Strategic Air Command radar base built on a hill three miles east of town, locally known as "Radar Hill". Air Force personnel left in the 1970s after the base closed. Currently, the "Fort Randall Casino and Hotel" owned and operated by the Yankton Sioux Tribe is located at the abandoned radar base. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owned Pickstown until the town incorporated in 1985. The high school athletic teams were nicknamed

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252-643: The Engineers. The high school closed in 1968. Students attend the Lake Andes high school. Pickstown is located adjacent to the east side of the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River . The town is served by U.S. Route 18 , U.S. Route 281 and South Dakota Highway 46 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km), all land. As of

273-438: The population. There were 93 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

294-459: 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

315-439: The previous best Republican performance in the county. 43°13′N 98°35′W  /  43.21°N 98.59°W  / 43.21; -98.59 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as

336-417: 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

357-426: 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

378-446: The town. The population density was 260.7 inhabitants per square mile (100.7/km). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 136.5 per square mile (52.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 85.12% White , 11.31% Native American , 0.60% Asian , and 2.98% from two or more races. There were 76 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had

399-427: Was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.58. The median age in the town was 51.2 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 168 people, 76 households, and 49 families residing in

420-498: 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

441-413: Was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.3 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 50,250, and the median income for a family was $ 55,250. Males had a median income of $ 39,375 versus $ 19,792 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 20,755. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below

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