Vilas is a town in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 29 at the 2020 census.
History
Vilas was platted in 1883. It was named for William Freeman Vilas, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 20 people, 9 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 13 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 9 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 33.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the town was 42.5 years. 35% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 70.0% male and 30.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census