Bates township is located in Brown County, South Dakota. Bates township has a 2026 population of 25. Bates township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26 in 2020.
The median age in Bates township is 65.1 years: 0 years for males, and 65.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 25.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 65.1 years
Female: 65.4 years
Male: 0 years
There are 49 adults, (27 of whom are seniors) in Bates township.
Female: 39 (79.6%)
Male: 10 (20.4%)
The racial composition of Bates township includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 100% |