Albee, South Dakota facts for kids
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Albee, South Dakota
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Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7 |
| • Density | 53.44/sq mi (20.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57259
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-00620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267261 |
Albee is a very small town located in Grant County, South Dakota, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, only 7 people live there! It's one of the smallest towns you'll find.
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A Look Back: Albee's History
Albee got its start a long time ago. A special office for mail, called a post office, opened there in 1888. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. It stayed open until 1992. The town was named after a railroad official named W. C. Albee.
Where is Albee? Geography Facts
Albee is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.34 square kilometers (or 0.13 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Albee's Population: How Many People Live There?
Albee is known for being a very small town. Its population has changed quite a bit over the years. You can see how the number of people living in Albee has changed in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 131 | — | |
| 1920 | 115 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 94 | −18.3% | |
| 1940 | 114 | 21.3% | |
| 1950 | 75 | −34.2% | |
| 1960 | 42 | −44.0% | |
| 1970 | 26 | −38.1% | |
| 1980 | 23 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −34.8% | |
| 2000 | 10 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 16 | 60.0% | |
| 2020 | 7 | −56.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 16 people living in Albee. These people lived in 7 different homes. By 2020, the population had become even smaller, with only 7 residents.
See Also
In Spanish: Albee (Dakota del Sur) para niños
