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Vilas, South Dakota
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Location in Miner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Miner |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 9.74/sq mi (3.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57349
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-67340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267616 |
Vilas is a small town located in Miner County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 29 people.
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History of Vilas
Vilas was first planned out in 1883. It was named after William Freeman Vilas, who was a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
A post office opened in Vilas in 1884. It served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1968.
Geography of Vilas
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Vilas covers a total area of about 2.32 square miles (7.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's boundaries.
Population Changes in Vilas
The population of Vilas has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 157 | — | |
| 1920 | 144 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 106 | −26.4% | |
| 1940 | 91 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 71 | −22.0% | |
| 1960 | 49 | −31.0% | |
| 1970 | 33 | −32.7% | |
| 1980 | 28 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 28 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 19 | −32.1% | |
| 2010 | 20 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 29 | 45.0% | |
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Vilas Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 20 people lived in Vilas. These people lived in 9 different homes. Out of these, 6 were families.
The town had a population density of about 8.6 people per square mile (3.3 people per square kilometer). There were 13 housing units in total.
All of the people living in Vilas in 2010 were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 9 households in Vilas in 2010:
- 33.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 33.3% were married couples living together.
- 33.3% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 33.3% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives).
About 33.3% of all homes had only one person living there. Also, 11.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in each home was 2.22. For families, the average size was 2.83 people.
Age and Gender in Vilas
The average age of people in Vilas in 2010 was 42.5 years.
- 35% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 10% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 40% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 70.0% of the population was male. The remaining 30.0% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Vilas (Dakota del Sur) para niños
