Doran, Minnesota facts for kids
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Doran, Minnesota
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Doran Park
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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
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| • Total | 36 |
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| • 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 small city located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 36 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes Wahpeton, North Dakota.
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A Look Back at Doran's History
Doran got its name from Michael Doran. He was a politician who worked in the state government. A post office opened in Doran in 1892. It served the community for many years, closing in 1989. The city was officially formed on July 8, 1907.
People from Doran
Paul D. Aasness: Farmer and Politician
Paul D. Aasness (1939-2017) grew up on a farm near Doran. He was a farmer and also a businessman. Later, he became a politician, helping to make decisions for the state.
Where is Doran Located?
Doran is a small city with a total area of about 0.207 square miles (0.537 square kilometers). All of this area is land. You can find Doran at the meeting point of two important roads: U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 9.
Who Lives in Doran?
This section shares information about the people living in Doran. This is called demographics. It includes things like how many people live there and their ages.
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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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Doran's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 55 people living in Doran. These people lived in 21 different homes. Most of the people living in Doran were white.
About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 5.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Doran was 34.5 years. The city had slightly more females than males.
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