Ortley Town, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 54 people in the town, organized into 25 households, and 16 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.1 people per square mile (9.31/km˛), it is the 13th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of South Dakota. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.52/km˛). The average household size was 2.16 people, and the average family size was 2.81 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 20.4% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median age was 45 years, The median age of males and females living in Ortley Town was 43.8 and 47.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 85.19% White, 0% Black or African American, 14.81% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23438, it is the 78th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $24063, it is South Dakota's 49th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $11327, making its South Dakota's 61st lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $15000, The median income for males was $20000 versus $6429 for females.
In 2000, 9 pupils and students, of which 22.22% are male and 77.78% are female, 16.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 22.22% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 44.44% elementary school, 33.33% high school and 0% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 54 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 54 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 53 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 53 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| High school | 3 | 3 | |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortley town, South Dakota | $23438 | $24063 | $11327 |
| Roberts County, South Dakota | $28322 | $33361 | $13428 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |