Eden, South Dakota facts for kids
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Eden, South Dakota
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Location in Marshall County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 610.39/sq mi (236.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57232
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-18180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267375 |
Eden is a small town located in Marshall County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 94 people lived there.
The town was first planned in 1915 and was originally known as Eden Park. A notable person from Eden is Jennifer Healy Keintz. She is a current state representative for South Dakota. She also ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2022.
Geography of Eden
Eden is a very small town. It covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population History and Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 209 | — | |
| 1930 | 150 | −28.2% | |
| 1940 | 171 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 149 | −12.9% | |
| 1960 | 136 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 142 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 97 | −31.7% | |
| 2000 | 97 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 89 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 94 | 5.6% | |
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The population of Eden has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 209 people. By 2010, the number had dropped to 89. However, the population slightly increased to 94 people by 2020.
Eden's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 89 people living in Eden. These people lived in 48 different homes. Out of these homes, 29 were families.
Most of the people living in Eden were White. A small number of people were of two or more races.
Many homes in Eden were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a single person living alone. About 10% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Also, about 12.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Eden in 2010 was about 50.8 years old. This means many residents were adults. About 10% of the residents were under 18. About 28% were 65 years or older. More males lived in Eden than females at that time.
