Doland, South Dakota facts for kids
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Doland, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
Home of Heroes
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Location in Spink County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Spink |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 338.44/sq mi (130.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57436
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-16820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267355 |
Doland is a small city located in eastern Spink County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 199 people.
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History of Doland
Doland was first planned out in 1882. The city gets its name from Franklin Henry Doland. He was a veteran of the American Civil War. Mr. Doland bought a lot of land where he thought the Chicago and North Western railroad would be built.
The railroad was moving west into South Dakota. It created a special stop in Doland for farmers to ship their goods. This helped the town grow. A post office has been open in Doland since 1882.
Geography of Doland
Doland is located in the state of South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Doland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 216 | — | |
| 1900 | 235 | 8.8% | |
| 1910 | 581 | 147.2% | |
| 1920 | 667 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 538 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 542 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 535 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 481 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 430 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 306 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 297 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 180 | −39.4% | |
| 2020 | 199 | 10.6% | |
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Doland's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 180 people living in Doland. These people lived in 95 different homes. About half of these homes (47) were families.
Most of the people living in Doland were White (98.9%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Doland was about 50 years old. About 15.6% of residents were under 18. Many residents (42.8%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
Schools in Doland
The Doland Public School system serves students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
- Doland Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Hillside Colony School teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
- Doland Junior High School has about 20 students in 7th and 8th grade.
- Doland High School has about 50 students.
Famous People from Doland
Several notable people have connections to Doland:
- Hubert Humphrey was a very important politician. He served as the Vice President of the United States from 1964 to 1968. He also ran for president in 1968. Hubert Humphrey grew up in Doland and graduated from Doland High School in 1929. His father owned a pharmacy in the town.
- Dennis Koslowski won a silver medal in the Olympics in 1992. He is an Olympic wrestler. His twin brother, Duane Koslowski, was also an Olympian.
- Jon Madsen is a professional Mixed Martial Artist.
- Tim Miles is a well-known basketball coach. He coaches at San Jose State University.
- Harvey L. Wollman was the 26th Governor of South Dakota.
- Roger Leland Wollman was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Dakota.
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