Tea, South Dakota
Tea, South Dakota | |
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A view of the Tea City Park facing northeast from the southwest side of the park. | |
| Motto: "Tea...A Growing Tradition" | |
Location of Tea, South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 43°27′20″N 96°49′27″W / 43.455572°N 96.824052°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1894[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Casey Voelker |
| • Councilmembers | Ward I: Lynn DeYoung & Josh Chapman Ward II: Aaron Otten & Jim Erck Ward III: Terry Woessner & Ruby Zuraff |
| • City Administrator | Justin Weiland |
| • Finance Officer | Dawn Murphy |
| • Planning & Zoning Administrator | Albert Schmidt |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.859 sq mi (9.995 km2) |
| • Land | 3.859 sq mi (9.995 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,598 |
• Estimate (2024)[6] | 7,699 |
| • Density | 1,451/sq mi (560.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 57064 |
| Area codes | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-63100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267599[4] |
| Website | teasd.com |
Tea is an incorporated city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 5,598 at the 2020 census,[5] and was estimated at 7,699 in 2024.[6]
Tea was laid out in 1894.[7] The name "Tea" was selected on account of its brevity and is said to have no significance.[8][9]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.859 square miles (9.99 km2), all land.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 134 | — | |
| 1920 | 165 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 148 | −10.3% | |
| 1940 | 165 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 151 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 188 | 24.5% | |
| 1970 | 302 | 60.6% | |
| 1980 | 729 | 141.4% | |
| 1990 | 786 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,742 | 121.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,806 | 118.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,598 | 47.1% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 7,699 | [6] | 37.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[5] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Tea had a population of 5,598, 1,897 households, and 1,440 families; the population density was 1,646.96 people per square mile and there were 1,970 housing units at an average density of 579.58 per square mile.[11]
The median age was 29.7 years; 36.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 5.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.1 males age 18 and over.[11]
99.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.4% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 1,897 households in Tea, of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them; 55.1% were married-couple households, 14.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
Of the 1,970 housing units, 3.7% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.[11]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,135 | 91.7% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 35 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 290 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 131 | 2.3% |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,806 people, 1,254 households, and 1,009 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,250.74 inhabitants per square mile (869.0/km2). There were 1,354 housing units at an average density of 800.71 per square mile (309.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.90% White, 0.66% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from some other races and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,254 households, of which 59.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.35.
The median age in the city was 27.7 years. 37.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.3% were from 25 to 44; 13.9% were from 45 to 64; and 3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,742 people, 590 households, and 489 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,877.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,111.1/km2). There were 600 housing units at an average density of 991.2 per square mile (382.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.67% White, 0.40% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from some other races and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.86% of the population.
There were 590 households, out of which 55.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 40.8% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median household income was $50,671 and the median family income was $52,297. Males had a median income of $32,734 compared with $23,860 for females. The per capita income was $17,719. Approximately 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Tea Public Schools are part of the Tea Area School District. The Tea Area School District has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Students attend Tea Area High School.[14]
Parks
Tea contains four recreational areas: Tea City Park, Tea Athletic Complex, Howling Ridge Park, and Prairie Trails Park.[15]
References
- ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. December 1, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ "City Council and Staff". City of Tea, South Dakota. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ a b "2025 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tea, South Dakota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ a b c "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. American guide series. University of South Dakota. p. 63.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 129.
- ^ Feipel, Louis N. (1925). "American Place-Names". American Speech. 1 (2): 78–91. doi:10.2307/452552. JSTOR 452552.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Tea Area School District". Tea Area School District. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Parks, Trails, and Facilities". City of Tea, South Dakota. Retrieved November 1, 2025.