Virgil, South Dakota facts for kids
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Virgil, South Dakota
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Location in Beadle County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 26.00/sq mi (10.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57379
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-67500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267617 |
Virgil is a small town located in Beadle County, which is part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. In 2020, the town had a population of 26 people.
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History of Virgil
Virgil began in the early 1880s. This was when the railroad tracks were built to reach that area. The town was named after Virgil, a famous ancient Roman poet.
Geography of Virgil
Virgil covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is located in the central part of South Dakota.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 189 | — | |
| 1930 | 166 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 145 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 124 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 81 | −34.7% | |
| 1970 | 43 | −46.9% | |
| 1980 | 37 | −14.0% | |
| 1990 | 33 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 25 | −24.2% | |
| 2010 | 16 | −36.0% | |
| 2020 | 26 | 62.5% | |
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The population of Virgil has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, there were 189 people living there. By 2010, the population had decreased to just 16 people. However, in 2020, the population went up to 26 people.
Virgil's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, 16 people lived in Virgil. These people lived in 9 different homes. There were 5 families among them.
The town's population density was about 16 people per square mile. All residents were White.
- About 11% of the homes had children under 18.
- More than half (55.6%) of the homes were married couples.
- About 44% of homes were single individuals.
The average age of people in Virgil in 2010 was 52.5 years old.
- 12.5% of residents were under 18.
- 31.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 31.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 25% of the population was 65 or older.
More than half of the residents (56.3%) were male, and 43.8% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Virgil (Dakota del Sur) para niños
