Ordway, SD is an unincorporated community located in Charles Mix County. It has a population of 322 people and a population density of 7 people per square mile. The town prides itself on its close-knit community and numerous amenities. Local businesses found in Ordway include the Corner Store, Small Town Food & Drink, and Wild Ride Bar & Grill. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing at the Lake Andes Wildlife Refuge, hiking at Academy Hill Nature Area, kayaking on the Missouri River, biking trails, and hunting in the area's wildlife preserves. Other organizations can also be found in town such as the Ordway Fire Department, Ordway Library, and Ordway Historical Museum. There are also several local sporting events that take place throughout the year including town softball tournaments and an annual rodeo at the nearby lake.
The population in Ordway is 322. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ordway is 51.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ordway is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ordway
- 79.1% are married
- 0.0% are divorced
- 74.7% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ordway
- 93.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 6.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander