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Verdon, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3 |
| • Density | 19.84/sq mi (7.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-66660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1258742 |
Verdon is a town in southeastern Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census.
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History
Verdon was platted in 1886. It was named after the city of Verdun, France. A post office was established at Verdon in 1887, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1982.
Geography
Verdon is located at 45°14′32″N 98°6′3″W / 45.24222°N 98.10083°W (45.24231, -98.10107).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 136 | — | |
| 1920 | 90 | −33.8% | |
| 1930 | 69 | −23.3% | |
| 1940 | 65 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 34 | −47.7% | |
| 1960 | 28 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 18 | −35.7% | |
| 1980 | 7 | −61.1% | |
| 1990 | 7 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 3 | −40.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5 people, 2 households, and 1 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.0 inhabitants per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 16.0 per square mile (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 2 households, of which 50.0% were married couples living together and 50.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the town was 22.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 60% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Verdon (Dakota del Sur) para niños
