Editing Baltic, South Dakota

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'''Baltic''' is a city on the [[Big Sioux River]] in northern [[Minnehaha County, South Dakota|Minnehaha County]], [[South Dakota]], United States. The population was 1,246 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name=USCensus>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: Baltic city, South Dakota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4603380 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=21 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
Baltic was originally called '''St. Olaf''', and under the latter name was laid out in 1881.<ref name="WPA 25">{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|author-link=Federal Writers' Project|title=South Dakota place-names, v.1-3|url=http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027015455;view=1up;seq=83|year=1940|publisher=University of South Dakota|page=25}}</ref> Another variant name was Keyes.<ref name="WPA 25" /> A post office was established under the name Saint Olaf in 1872, the name was changed to '''Keyes''' in 1887, and the name was again changed to Baltic in 1889.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=SD&county=Minnehaha&searchtext=&pagenum=2 | title=Minnehaha County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=22 January 2015}}</ref> The [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad]] built through Baltic and established a railroad depot.

==Geography==
Baltic is located along the [[Big Sioux River]].<ref>[[DeLorme]] (2001), ''South Dakota Atlas & Gazetteer'', Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, {{ISBN|0-89933-330-3}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|0.74|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-06-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 278
|1920= 287
|1930= 272
|1940= 270
|1950= 255
|1960= 278
|1970= 364
|1980= 679
|1990= 666
|2000= 811
|2010= 1089
|2020= 1246
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:46&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-21}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,089 people, 389 households, and 302 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1471.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 409 housing units at an average density of {{convert|552.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 389 households, of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 30.9 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33% were from 25 to 44; 20.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 811 people, 300 households, and 233 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,151.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 311 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.89% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.49% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.62% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 300 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $46,023, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $30,188 versus $22,260 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,268. About 3.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Baltic Public Schools are part of [[Baltic School District (South Dakota)|Baltic School District]]. The three schools in the district include Baltic Elementary School, Baltic Middle School and [[Baltic High School]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.baltic.k12.sd.us/|title= Baltic School District|publisher= Baltic School Districtol |access-date=July 28, 2012}}</ref>

The school district is surrounded by the [[Dell Rapids High School|Dell Rapids School District]]. The Baltic School District mascot is the Bulldog.

==Culture==
Baltic River Park Days is a family friendly event taking place the 3rd weekend of July. The Scenic River Park is the backdrop for free movies in the park, kickball, tug of war, bean bags, kids games, duck races, show and shine and a Grand Parade.

==Transportation==
While Baltic is situated between (and within just a few mile of) both [[Interstate 29 in South Dakota|Interstate 29]] and [[South Dakota Highway 115|Highway 115]], neither highway passes through the city. Access to both highways is via east&ndash;west 250th Street.

==Notable people==
* [[Nils Boe]], [[List of Governors of South Dakota|Governor]] of [[South Dakota]] from 1965 to 1969.
* [[Hans Ustrud]], Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota from 1933 to 1935
* [[Hemming O. Oien]] (1926-2010), politician

==See also==
* [[List of cities in South Dakota]]

==References==
{{Reflist|22em}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Baltic, South Dakota}}
* {{official website|http://baltic.govoffice.com}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413184655/http://www.sodcity.com/gallery2/view_album.php?set_albumName=baltichistory Baltic, South Dakota Historic Photos]

{{Geographic location
|Center = Baltic
|North = [[Dell Rapids, South Dakota|Dell Rapids]]
|Northeast = [[Jasper, Minnesota|Jasper, MN]]
|East = [[Garretson, South Dakota|Garretson]]
|Southeast = [[Brandon, South Dakota|Brandon]]
|South = [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota|Sioux Falls]]
|Southwest = [[Hartford, South Dakota|Hartford]]
|West = [[Colton, South Dakota|Colton]]
|Northwest = 
}}

{{Minnehaha County, South Dakota}}

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[[Category:Cities in South Dakota]]
[[Category:Cities in Minnehaha County, South Dakota]]
[[Category:Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area]]