Editing Kranzburg, South Dakota

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'''Kranzburg''' is a town in [[Codington County, South Dakota|Codington County]], [[South Dakota]], United States. The population was 163 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4634340 |work=Explore Census Data |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=August 16, 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Watertown, South Dakota]] [[Watertown micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
Kranzburg was [[plat]]ted in 1879.<ref name="history">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA90 | title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways | author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company | year=1908 | page=90}}</ref> It was named in honor of the four Kranz brothers who settled there.<ref name="history" /> All four of the Kranz brothers were immigrants from [[Vianden]], [[Luxembourg]].<ref>Véiner Geschichtsfrënn, Aus der Veiner Geschicht N°18, Juli 2000

subchapter "Kranzburg, South Dakota, Die amerikanische Stadt, die nach einem Viandener Auswanderer benannt wurde"

p. 145-150. by Jean Milmeister</ref> A post office has been in operation in Kranzburg since 1879.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=SD&county=Codington | title=Codington County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=March 21, 2015}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=June 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 156
|1970= 143
|1980= 136
|1990= 132
|2000= 185
|2010= 172
|2020= 163
|estyear=2021
|estimate=168
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html|date=June 24, 2022|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 16, 2022}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:46&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 172 people, 64 households, and 49 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|226.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 70 housing units at an average density of {{convert|92.1|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the town was 39.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 185 people, 63 households, and 48 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|242.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 65 housing units at an average density of {{convert|85.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.54% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,125, and the median income for a family was $46,406. Males had a median income of $30,125 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $13,258. About 6.7% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

==Education==
Holy Rosary Catholic School was the only school in operation in Kranzburg, until closing its doors in 2013. The private grade school served the Kranzburg community and surrounding area for over 70 years, with preschool, kindergarten, and first through sixth grades offered to students. The building is still currently in use, with religious education classes taking place every week during the regular school year. The attached parish hall is also used for private and parish sponsored events, from dinners to the annual bazaar every September. A new playground was installed on the grounds in 2007 as well.

==Arts and culture==
Kranzburg is the annual host of the Kranzburg Fourth of July parade, where visitors have come from far and wide to celebrate the 4th of July for over 60 years. The small town of 172 people boasts a staggering number of over 10,000 people every year, with distinguished visitors participating in the parade, such as U.S. Senator [[John Thune]] and Governor [[Kristi Noem]].

==Transportation==
[[U.S. Route 212#South Dakota|U.S. Route 212]] runs east to west on the south end of Kranzburg, with [[Minneapolis/St. Paul]] being three and a half hours to the east, and the city of [[Watertown, South Dakota|Watertown]] eight miles to the west. Access to [[Interstate 29 in South Dakota|Interstate 29]] is also located eight miles to the west and 12 miles to the south.

Watertown Regional Airport is located 14 miles to the west of Kranzburg, providing daily air service to [[Chicago]] and [[Denver]].

==References==
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{{Codington County, South Dakota}}

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[[Category:Towns in Codington County, South Dakota]]
[[Category:Towns in South Dakota]]
[[Category:Watertown, South Dakota micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1878]]