Dumont, Iowa facts for kids
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Dumont
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Dumont Area Emergency Center
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Small town big heart
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Location of Dumont, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 362.49/sq mi (139.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50625
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-22620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456055 |
Dumont is a small city located in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It is a quiet place known for its friendly community. In 2020, about 634 people lived there, making it a true small town.
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History of Dumont
Dumont got its name from a person named John M. Dumont. He was a miner who came from Colorado. The city has had a post office since 1882. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
Where is Dumont?
Dumont is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it about 11 miles east of a town called Hampton. It is also close to Highway 3. The city covers an area of about 1.76 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Dumont
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 433 | — |
| 1910 | 550 | +27.0% |
| 1920 | 609 | +10.7% |
| 1930 | 698 | +14.6% |
| 1940 | 762 | +9.2% |
| 1950 | 718 | −5.8% |
| 1960 | 719 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 724 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 815 | +12.6% |
| 1990 | 705 | −13.5% |
| 2000 | 676 | −4.1% |
| 2010 | 637 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 634 | −0.5% |
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Dumont's Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 634 people living in Dumont. There were 272 households, which are like homes where people live. The city had about 362 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Dumont were White. About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dumont was 45 years old. About 22.9% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 27% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Dumont's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 637 people lived in Dumont. There were 281 households. The city had about 361 people per square mile. Most people were White, and about 3.3% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 49.5 years. About 20.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 27% of the people were 65 years old or older. In 2010, there were more females than males living in Dumont.
Education in Dumont
The public schools in the Dumont area are part of the Hampton–Dumont Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1995. It was formed when the Dumont and Hampton school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Dumont (Iowa) para niños
