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Doran, Minnesota
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Location of Doran, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Incorporated | July 8, 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.207 sq mi (0.537 km2) |
| • Land | 0.207 sq mi (0.537 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 36 |
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34 |
| • Density | 173.91/sq mi (67.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56522
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-16156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394549 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Doran is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND-MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A post office called Doran was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1989. The city was named for Michael Doran, a state legislator.
Notable person
Paul D. Aasness (1939-2017), farmer, businessman and politician, grew up on the family farm near Doran.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.207 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.
Doran is located at the junction of U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 9.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 93 | — | |
| 1920 | 98 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 137 | 39.8% | |
| 1940 | 128 | −6.6% | |
| 1950 | 126 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 136 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −25.7% | |
| 1980 | 77 | −23.8% | |
| 1990 | 78 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 59 | −24.4% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 36 | −34.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 34 | −38.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 55 people, 21 households and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 261.9 inhabitants per square mile (101.1/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 128.6 per square mile (49.7/km2). The racial makeup was 100.0% White.
There were 21 households, of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.21.
The median age was 34.5 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Doran (Minnesota) para niños
