Strandburg, South Dakota facts for kids
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Strandburg, 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 | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 840.00/sq mi (326.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57265
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-61980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267594 |
Strandburg is a small town located in southern Grant County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 63 people. The town was named after its founder, John Strandburg, who was from Sweden.
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Where is Strandburg Located?
Strandburg is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.19 square kilometers (or 0.07 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
How Many People Live in Strandburg?
The number of people living in Strandburg has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 169 | — | |
| 1930 | 113 | −33.1% | |
| 1940 | 177 | 56.6% | |
| 1950 | 144 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 105 | −27.1% | |
| 1970 | 98 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −19.4% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 69 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 72 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 63 | −12.5% | |
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Strandburg's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 72 people living in Strandburg. These people lived in 27 different homes, and 17 of these were families. The town had about 36 houses or places to live.
Most of the people living in Strandburg in 2010 were White (95.8%). A smaller group (4.2%) identified as Native American.
About 29.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.9%) of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (3.7%) or a father (7.4%). About 37% of all homes were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (14.8%) were 65 years old or older.
The average home had about 2.67 people. For families, the average size was about 3.41 people.
The average age of people in Strandburg in 2010 was 37 years old.
- 36.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 19.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Strandburg than females in 2010. About 58.3% of the population was male, and 41.7% was female.
Images for kids
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The Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg (Tabor Church), September 2017
See also
In Spanish: Strandburg (Dakota del Sur) para niños
- Strandburg (Dakota del Sur) para niños (This is a link to the Spanish version of this article for kids.)
