Revillo, South Dakota facts for kids
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Revillo, South Dakota
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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 | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 592.81/sq mi (228.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57259
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-54220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267550 |
Revillo is a small town located in the southeastern part of Grant County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there. The town's name, Revillo, is thought to be the name "Olliver" spelled backward!
Geography of Revillo
Revillo is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Revillo has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 187 | — | |
| 1910 | 332 | 77.5% | |
| 1920 | 338 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 325 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 249 | −23.4% | |
| 1960 | 202 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 142 | −29.7% | |
| 1980 | 158 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 147 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 119 | −19.0% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −16.8% | |
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Revillo's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 119 people lived in Revillo. These people lived in 53 different homes, and 32 of those were families. The town had about 700 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Revillo (98.3%) were White. A small number (1.7%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
In terms of homes, about 32% of them had kids under 18 living there. About 41.5% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (13.2%), and a few had a male head of the house without a wife (5.7%). Almost 40% of homes were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average home had 2.25 people, and the average family had 3 people. The average age in Revillo was 41.8 years old. About 29.4% of the residents were under 18, and 16% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Revillo (Dakota del Sur) para niños
