Dollar Bay, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dollar Bay, Michigan
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Welcome sign for Dollar Bay
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 Dollar Bay, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Townships | Franklin, Osceola, and Torch Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.44 sq mi (11.51 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,061 |
| • Density | 269.63/sq mi (104.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49922 (Dollar Bay)
49930 (Hancock) |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-22520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624748 |
Dollar Bay is a small community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data. In 2010, about 1,082 people lived there.
Where is Dollar Bay?
Dollar Bay is located in the northern part of Michigan. It sits in the southwest corner of Osceola Township. The community also stretches into Franklin Township and Torch Lake Township.
The name "Dollar Bay" comes from a small bay. This bay is part of Portage Lake. Portage Lake is a body of water that separates the Keweenaw Peninsula from the rest of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The main road through Dollar Bay is M-26. This highway goes west about 3 miles (5 km) to Hancock. It also goes northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Hubbell.
The total area of Dollar Bay is about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Dollar Bay?
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| 2020 | 1,061 | — | |
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The number of people living in Dollar Bay changes over time. In 2010, there were 1,082 residents. By 2020, the population was 1,061 people. This information helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
See also
In Spanish: Dollar Bay (Míchigan) para niños
