Dovray, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dovray
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Location of Dovray
within Murray County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor − Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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51 |
| • Density | 204.82/sq mi (79.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56125
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-16300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642911 |
Dovray is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 30 and Murray County Road 42 are the main routes in the community. County Road 11 is also in the immediate area.
The city of Dovray is located within section 20 of Dovray Township geographically but is a separate entity.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 103 | — | |
| 1940 | 128 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 113 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 104 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −16.3% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −31.0% | |
| 2000 | 67 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −14.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 51 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 31 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was 228.0 inhabitants per square mile (88.0/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (58.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 31 households, of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.31.
The median age in the city was 59.5 years. 5.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 31.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.
History
Dovray was platted in 1904, and named from its location in Dovray Township.
See also
In Spanish: Dovray (Minnesota) para niños
