Viborg, South Dakota facts for kids
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Viborg, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 814 |
| • Density | 1,568.40/sq mi (605.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57070
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-67020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267614 |
| Website | https://www.viborgsd.org/ |
Viborg (pronounced VY-burg) is a small city located in Turner County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 814 people lived there.
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History of Viborg
Viborg was founded by people from Denmark who moved to America. They are called Danish Americans. The city is named after a city in Denmark, also called Viborg.
Early Settlement and Name
Danish families first settled in this area in the 1860s. They created a community they called Daneville. This name showed their Danish heritage.
The Arrival of the Railway
In 1893, a railway line was built nearby. This was a big deal because railways made it easier to travel and move goods. A new town was started closer to the railway. This new town was named Viborg.
Becoming a City
Viborg officially became a city on August 25, 1903. This meant it had its own local government.
Geography of Viborg
Viborg is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population Information
The population of Viborg has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 222 | — | |
| 1910 | 410 | 84.7% | |
| 1920 | 618 | 50.7% | |
| 1930 | 719 | 16.3% | |
| 1940 | 659 | −8.3% | |
| 1950 | 644 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 699 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 662 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 812 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 763 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 832 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 782 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 814 | 4.1% | |
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Viborg's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 782 people living in Viborg. These people lived in 360 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Viborg were White (98.6%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. The average age of people in Viborg was 51.3 years old. About 18.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 32.5%, were 65 years or older.
People from Viborg
Some interesting people have come from Viborg:
- Max Gors: He was a judge on the highest court in South Dakota, called the South Dakota Supreme Court.
- Alvin Hansen: He was a very important economics professor at Harvard University. A special event about public policy is named after him.
- Crystal Johnson: She is currently the States Attorney for Minnehaha County. This means she is a top lawyer for the county.
- Emmett Nelson: He used to be a professional baseball player. He pitched for the Cincinnati Reds team.
- Tom Jones: He served as a lawmaker in the state government.
- Roberta Rasmussen: She also served as a lawmaker in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Viborg (Dakota del Sur) para niños
