Lebanon, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lebanon, South Dakota
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Location in Potter County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Potter |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 62.26/sq mi (24.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57455
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-36260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267456 |
Lebanon is a very small town located in Potter County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, only 33 people lived there, making it one of the quietest towns in the state! It's known for its peaceful, rural setting in the heart of South Dakota.
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History of Lebanon
The town of Lebanon has an interesting past. It was first planned out in 1887. When it was first created, it was called Webb. The name "Lebanon" most likely came from Lebanon, New York. However, some people believe it was named after Mount Lebanon, a famous mountain in Western Asia. The town was officially incorporated, meaning it became a recognized town, in 1917.
Geography of the Town
Lebanon is a small town in terms of its size. According to official records from the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 1.37 square kilometers (or 0.53 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lebanon has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 325 | — | |
| 1930 | 334 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 215 | −30.6% | |
| 1960 | 198 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 182 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 129 | −29.1% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −25.2% | |
| 2010 | 47 | −45.3% | |
| 2020 | 33 | −29.8% | |
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Lebanon's Population in 2010
In 2010, a detailed count was done. There were 47 people living in Lebanon at that time. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 11 of these were families. The town had 40 housing units in total.
The average age of people in Lebanon in 2010 was about 49.5 years old.
- About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
- More than half of the residents (55.3%) were male, and 44.7% were female.
