Avon, South Dakota facts for kids
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Avon, South Dakota
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Main St. in Avon.
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Location in Bon Homme County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Bon Homme |
| Established | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 586 |
| • Density | 904.32/sq mi (349.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57315
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267274 |
Avon is a small city located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 586 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Avon
Avon was first started in 1879. The city got its name from Avon, New York. This was the hometown of an early postmaster who helped set up the town.
In 1900, something big happened. A railroad was being built, and this caused the town to move. Avon was relocated to where it stands today to be closer to the new train tracks.
Geography of Avon
Avon is a small city, covering about 0.64 square miles (1.68 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Roads and Transportation
South Dakota Highway 50 is a main road that goes through Avon. It runs from east to west in the northern part of the city. This highway helps people travel in and out of Avon.
People of Avon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 451 | — | |
| 1920 | 630 | 39.7% | |
| 1930 | 670 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 728 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 692 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 637 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 610 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 576 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 576 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 561 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 586 | −0.7% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 590 people lived in Avon. There were 256 homes, and 152 of these were families. The city had about 922 people per square mile.
Most of the homes (37.9%) had people living alone. About 22.6% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average family size was about 3 people.
The average age of people in Avon was 39.8 years. About 28.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 20% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Avon
Students in Avon attend schools that are part of the Avon School District. The district has schools for all ages.
Avon Schools
- One elementary school for younger students.
- One middle school for students in the middle grades.
- One high school, where students attend Avon High School.
Notable Person from Avon
One famous person born in Avon is George McGovern. He later became a Senator for South Dakota. He also ran for president of the United States in 1972. George McGovern lived in Avon until he was six years old. His family then moved to Mitchell, South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Dakota del Sur) para niños
