Dodson, Louisiana facts for kids
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Dodson, Louisiana
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| Village of Dodson | |
Location of Dodson in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Winn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 130.43/sq mi (50.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-21170 |
Dodson is a small village located in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 294 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Louisiana.
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Where is Dodson Located?
Dodson is located in the state of Louisiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°4′40″N 92°39′40″W / 32.07778°N 92.66111°W. The village covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live in Dodson?
The number of people living in Dodson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1910 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 845 | — | |
| 1920 | 410 | −51.5% | |
| 1930 | 436 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 442 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 375 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 512 | 36.5% | |
| 1970 | 457 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 469 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 350 | −25.4% | |
| 2000 | 357 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 337 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 294 | −12.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 357 people living in Dodson. Most residents were White, and a smaller group was African American. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households in Dodson were families, including married couples. Some households had children under 18. The average age of people living in the village was about 36 years old.
Schools in Dodson
Students in Dodson attend schools within the Winn Parish School Board district. The main school for all ages, from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, is Dodson High School. The local library branch, called the Dodson Library Branch, is part of the Winn Parish Library system.
Notable People from Dodson
- Harley Bozeman: He was a state representative for Winn Parish from 1928 to 1929. He spent some of his childhood years living in Dodson.
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Location of Dodson in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Dodson (Luisiana) para niños
