Verdon, South Dakota

Verdon, South Dakota
Town

Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°14′32″N 98°6′4″W / 45.24222°N 98.10111°WCoordinates: 45°14′32″N 98°6′4″W / 45.24222°N 98.10111°W
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Brown
Incorporated 1884[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,306 ft (398 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 5
 • Estimate (2013)[4] 5
 • Density 20.0/sq mi (7.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-66660
GNIS feature ID 1258742[5]

Verdon is a town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 5 at the 2010 census.

History

Verdon was platted in 1886.[6] It was named after the city of Verdun, in France.[7] A post office was established at Verdon in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1982.[8]

Geography

Verdon is located at 45°14′32″N 98°6′3″W / 45.24222°N 98.10083°W (45.24231, -98.10107).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910136—
192090−33.8%
193069−23.3%
194065−5.8%
195034−47.7%
196028−17.6%
197018−35.7%
19807−61.1%
199070.0%
20006−14.3%
20105−16.7%
Est. 201350.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2013 Estimate[4]

2010 census

As of the census[3] 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 6 people, 2 households, and 1 family residing in the town. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.3/km²). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 2 households out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 50.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 5.00.

In the town the population was spread out with 50.0% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 50 males.

References

  1. ↑ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 133.
  7. ↑ "Profile for Verdon, South Dakota". ePodunk. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Brown County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 20, 2014.