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Surprise Valley township

County:
Mellette County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
33.505
State:
South Dakota

Surprise Valley township is located in Mellette County, South Dakota. Surprise Valley township has a 2025 population of 11. Surprise Valley township is currently declining at a rate of -8.33% annually and its population has decreased by -21.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14 in 2020.

The median age in Surprise Valley township is 72.2 years: 0 years for males, and 0 years for females.

11
Total Population
0
Density (mi²)
-1 -8.33%
Growth

Surprise Valley township Population

Surprise Valley township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Surprise Valley township includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White33100%

Surprise Valley township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)