Donaldson, Minnesota facts for kids
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Donaldson, Minnesota
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Location of Donaldson, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Incorporated | November 21, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.227 sq mi (0.589 km2) |
| • Land | 0.227 sq mi (0.589 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
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(2023)
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20 |
| • Density | 88.11/sq mi (33.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56720
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-16030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642883 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Donaldson is a very small city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It's located in the northern part of Minnesota. In 2020, only 20 people lived there, making it one of the smallest cities in the state!
Two important roads, U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 11, pass through Donaldson. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
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History of Donaldson
Donaldson got its name from Captain W. Donaldson, who was a local farmer in the area. A post office was opened in Donaldson way back in 1884. This means people have been living and sending mail from Donaldson for a very long time! The city was officially started on November 21, 1902.
Geography of Donaldson
Donaldson is a small city in terms of its size. It covers about 0.227 square miles (or 0.589 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area, like lakes or rivers, within the city limits. This means the entire city area is dry land.
Population Changes in Donaldson
The number of people living in Donaldson has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 132 | — | |
| 1920 | 167 | 26.5% | |
| 1930 | 133 | −20.4% | |
| 1940 | 120 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 128 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 64 | −50.0% | |
| 1970 | 69 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 84 | 21.7% | |
| 1990 | 57 | −32.1% | |
| 2000 | 41 | −28.1% | |
| 2010 | 42 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 20 | −52.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20 | −52.4% | |
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Donaldson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 42 people living in Donaldson. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The city had 21 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Donaldson in 2010 were White. About 29.4% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Donaldson was 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Donaldson (Minnesota) para niños
