Verdon is a town in southeastern Brown County,

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, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census.

History

Verdon was

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ted in 1886. It was named after the city of

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. A post office was established at Verdon in 1887, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1982.

Geography

Verdon is located at (45.24231, -98.10107). According to the

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, the town has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 5 people, 2 households, and 1 families residing in the town. The

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was . There were 4 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0%

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. There were 2 households, of which 50.0% were

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living together and 50.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the town was 22.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 60% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 6 people, 2 households, and 1 family residing in the town. The

was 24.3 people per square mile (9.3/km²). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00%

. There were 2 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 50.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 5.00. In the town, the population was spread out, with 50.0% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 50 males.

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