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Grenville is a small town located in Day County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 48 people lived there. The town was started in 1914 and got its name from the green plants and trees in the area.

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Grenville, South Dakota
Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Day
Incorporated 1921
Area
 • Total 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,860 ft (570 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 48
 • Density 202.53/sq mi (78.31/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57239
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-26220
GNIS feature ID 1267409

Where is Grenville?

Grenville is located in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Grenville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 247
1940 260 5.3%
1950 207 −20.4%
1960 151 −27.1%
1970 154 2.0%
1980 119 −22.7%
1990 81 −31.9%
2000 62 −23.5%
2010 54 −12.9%
2020 48 −11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, the census counted 54 people living in Grenville. These people lived in 30 different homes. About half of these homes (14) were families. The town had about 225.0 inhabitants per square mile (86.9/km2) people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Grenville in 2010 were White (98.1%). A small number (1.9%) were African American.

Homes and Families

  • 10% of homes had children under 18.
  • 33.3% were married couples living together.
  • About 53.3% of homes were not families, meaning individuals lived alone or with roommates.
  • 40% of all homes had just one person living there.
  • 26.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
  • The average home had 1.80 people.
  • The average family had 2.29 people.

Age and Gender

The average age of people in Grenville in 2010 was 55 years old.

  • 11.1% of residents were under 18.
  • 3.9% were between 18 and 24.
  • 11.2% were between 25 and 44.
  • 50.1% were between 45 and 64.
  • 24.1% were 65 years old or older.

More males lived in Grenville than females in 2010. About 55.6% of the population was male, and 44.4% was female.

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