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Dolliver, Iowa
Location of Dolliver, Iowa
Location of Dolliver, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Emmet
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 65
 • Density 190.62/sq mi (73.52/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50531
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-21675
GNIS feature ID 0455948

Dolliver is a small city located in Emmet County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 65 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history connected to the early days of railroads in America.

History of Dolliver

Dolliver began its story in 1899. This was when the Chicago and North Western Railway built its tracks through the area. The city was named after Jonathan P. Dolliver, who was a United States Senator. The railroad line that helped the town grow was closed down in the early 1970s.

Geography of Dolliver

Dolliver is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact position is at 43.464821 degrees north latitude and -94.614877 degrees west longitude.

The United States Census Bureau says that Dolliver covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Population and People

The number of people living in Dolliver has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 107 —    
1920 171 +59.8%
1930 158 −7.6%
1940 179 +13.3%
1950 130 −27.4%
1960 122 −6.2%
1970 95 −22.1%
1980 125 +31.6%
1990 103 −17.6%
2000 77 −25.2%
2010 66 −14.3%
2020 65 −1.5%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
DolliverIowaPopPlot
The population of Dolliver, Iowa from US census data

Dolliver's Population in 2020

According to the census from 2020, there were 65 people living in Dolliver. These people lived in 27 households, and 21 of these were families.

Most of the people living in Dolliver were White, making up about 98.5% of the population. A very small number (1.5%) were Native American. There were no people of Black, Asian, or Pacific Islander backgrounds recorded in this census. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 29.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (55.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (22.2%) were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.

The average age of people in Dolliver was 45.3 years old. About 27.7% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 21.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.3%) were female, and 47.7% were male.

Dolliver's Population in 2010

In the 2010 census, Dolliver had 66 people. There were 34 households, and 18 of these were families.

All of the residents (100%) identified as White.

About 17.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (41.2%) were married couples. A large number of households (47.1%) were not families.

The average age in 2010 was 52 years. About 12.1% of residents were under 18. A significant portion (28.8%) were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (53.0%) than females (47.0%).

Education in Dolliver

Students in Dolliver attend public schools operated by the Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1997. It was formed when the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts joined together.

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