Dodgeville, Michigan facts for kids
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Dodgeville, Michigan
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 Dodgeville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Dodgeville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Portage |
| Established | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.542 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.540 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0008 sq mi (0.002 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 724.07/sq mi (279.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49921
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 624736 |
Dodgeville is a small community in Houghton County, Michigan. It is not a city or town with its own local government. However, it is a place where people live and it has its own post office. In 2020, about 391 people called Dodgeville home. It is located in the northern part of Michigan, in a special area known as the Upper Peninsula. Dodgeville is just south of the city of Houghton.
A Look Back: Dodgeville's History
Dodgeville got its start in 1901. It began when the Dodge Copper Mine opened nearby. This mine was very important to the community.
Later, in 1912, Dodgeville got its own post office. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
For the first time, in the 2020 count of people (called a census), Dodgeville was officially listed as a "census-designated place." This means it is a special area the government tracks for population numbers.
Where is Dodgeville?
Dodgeville is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of Houghton County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dodgeville covers about 0.542 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.540 square miles, is land. A very small part, about 0.002 square miles, is water.
Dodgeville is located about half a mile south of the city of Houghton. The community is also in a part of Michigan known as the Copper Country. This area is famous for its history of copper mining.
Who Lives in Dodgeville?
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| 2020 | 391 | — | |
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The population of Dodgeville was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 391 people lived in the community.
