Marvin, South Dakota facts for kids
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Marvin, South Dakota
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Marvin, South Dakota Post Office
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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 | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (510 m) |
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 34.73/sq mi (13.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57251
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-41220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267472 |
Marvin is a small town located in Grant County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 19 people.
The town was first known as Grade Siding. People wanted a better name for their town. They noticed a "Marvin" brand safe in town. This led them to choose "Marvin" as the new name.
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Geography of Marvin
Marvin is found near the start of the Whetstone River. This river is an important natural feature in the area.
The United States Census Bureau says that Marvin covers about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 173 | — | |
| 1930 | 150 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 164 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 110 | −32.9% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −15.5% | |
| 1970 | 65 | −30.1% | |
| 1980 | 52 | −20.0% | |
| 1990 | 38 | −26.9% | |
| 2000 | 66 | 73.7% | |
| 2010 | 34 | −48.5% | |
| 2020 | 19 | −44.1% | |
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Marvin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Marvin had 34 people living there. These people lived in 15 different homes, and 10 of these were families.
The town had about 61.8 people per square mile. There were 21 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people in Marvin (85.3%) were White. Some (5.9%) were Native American. A small group (8.8%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
- Out of the 15 homes, 26.7% had children under 18 living there.
- 60.0% of homes had married couples living together.
- 6.7% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 33.3% of homes were made up of single individuals or people not related as a family.
- 13.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average home had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
Age and Gender in Marvin
The average age of people in Marvin was 47.5 years old.
- 14.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 11.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 47% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.6% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 52.9% of the town's population was male. The other 47.1% was female.
Religion in the Area
Near Marvin, you can find Blue Cloud Abbey. This is a Benedictine monastery, which is a place where monks live and practice their religion.
Images for kids
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Marvin, South Dakota Fire Hall
See also
In Spanish: Marvin (Dakota del Sur) para niños
