Nunda, South Dakota facts for kids
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Nunda, South Dakota
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Location in Lake County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 45.63/sq mi (17.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57050
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-46060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267518 |
Nunda is a small village located in Lake County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the population of Nunda was 46 people. This small community has a post office, a grain storage facility, a local restaurant, and an American Legion post.
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History of Nunda
The first people to settle in Nunda arrived in 1877. They were a group of families from Scandinavia, a region in Northern Europe.
Geography of Nunda
Nunda is located in South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Population and People in Nunda
The number of people living in Nunda has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 137 residents. The population reached its highest in 1920 with 206 people. Since then, the population has generally decreased. By 2020, 46 people lived in Nunda.
Nunda's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 43 people lived in Nunda. There were 21 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the town's area was home to about 42.6 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Nunda. About 19% of households had children under 18. Most households (61.9%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, and about 28.6% were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Nunda in 2010 was about 52.8 years old. About 20.9% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group, at 35%. About 27.9% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Nunda (Dakota del Sur) for kids
