Veblen, South Dakota facts for kids
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Veblen, South Dakota
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Location in Marshall County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 1,009.55/sq mi (389.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57270
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-66540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267611 |
Veblen is a small city located in Marshall County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 317 people lived there.
A famous Sioux country singer and actor named Floyd Red Crow Westerman is buried in Veblen. His grave is at Saint Matthew's Catholic Cemetery.
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History of Veblen
Veblen was started in the year 1900. It was named after J. E. Veblen, who was one of the first people to settle there.
Geography and Location
Veblen covers a total area of about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
This chart shows how Veblen's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 173 | — | |
| 1920 | 530 | 206.4% | |
| 1930 | 520 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 486 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 476 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 437 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 377 | −13.7% | |
| 1980 | 368 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 321 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 281 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 531 | 89.0% | |
| 2020 | 317 | −40.3% | |
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Veblen's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 531 people living in Veblen. These people lived in 151 households, which included 72 families. The city had about 1713 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people lived in Veblen in 2010:
- 37.1% were White.
- 0.2% were African American.
- 12.6% were Native American.
- 47.8% were from other races.
- 2.3% were from two or more races.
- More than half, 52.9%, were Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 3.52 people, and the average family had 3.18 people.
The average age of people in Veblen was 28.2 years old.
- 15.6% of residents were under 18.
- 18.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 41% were between 25 and 44.
- 14.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.2% were 65 or older.
Most residents were male (70.8%), while 29.2% were female.
Famous People from Veblen
- Arthur Akre was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. He helped make laws for South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Veblen (Dakota del Sur) para niños
