Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton: county seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States.
About
Yankton is a city located in the county of Yankton in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,454 and a population density of 660 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,651 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Yankton
| Population | 14,651 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Yankton County |
| Postal code | 57078 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 21.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8711,-97.3973 |
| Altitude | 1,211 feet / 369 meters |
| Capital city | Yankton is capital of Yankton County, Dakota Territory |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 08:33:58 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 669 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Yankton is located at 42°52'16"N 97°23'50"W (42.8711100, -97.3972800).
Yankton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Yankton increased by 1.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,454 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,493 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,528 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,541 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,541 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,538 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,547 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,529 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,632 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,687 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,651 | -0.25% | estimation process |
People born in Yankton (35)
People born in Yankton, including politician James Paul Johnson, football player Adam Vinatieri, politician John Chandler Gurney, .
More notable people
- Charles D. Gemar (American astronaut) he was born in 04/08/1955
- Herbert Spencer Barber (entomologist) he was born in 12/04/1882
- Stephanie Winslow (American country singer) she was born in 27/08/1956
- Crissy Ahmann-Leighton (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) she was born in 20/05/1970
- Alfred Lee Wyman (United States federal judge) he was born in 09/12/1874
- Andrew Wendell Bogue (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/05/1919
- Charles G. Flanagan (American football coach (1872-1937)) he was born in 04/07/1872
- Cleveland L. Abbott (American football coach (1892-1955)) he was born in 09/12/1892
- Dave Knudson (American politician and South Dakota Senate Majority Leader) he was born in 30/04/1950
- Garry Moore (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1949
- Harvey B. Dunn (actor (1894-1968)) he was born in 19/08/1894
- Joyce Corcoran she was born in 18/06/1938
- Ralph Abernethy Gamble (American politician) he was born in 06/05/1885
- Robert H. Warren (United States Air Force general) he was born in 30/07/1917
- Stanley Marshall (American football coach) he was born in 08/01/1927
- Vertexguy (American artist) he was born in 08/08/1979
- Bob Nelson (American writer) he was born in 18/07/1956
- Jean Hunhoff (American politician) she was born in 30/12/1953
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Yankton, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219198 | Mount Marty College | Yankton (SD) | 57078-3724 |
Closest post offices linked to Yankton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Yankton Post Office | Yankton (SD) | 57078 |
Distance to Other Cities
Yankton distances to largest South Dakota cities