Dumont, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dumont, Minnesota
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Location of Dumont, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Traverse |
| Platted | April 1, 1885 |
| Incorporated | May 3, 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.430 sq mi (1.114 km2) |
| • Land | 0.430 sq mi (1.114 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 75 |
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(2022)
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76 |
| • Density | 174.42/sq mi (67.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56236
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-17090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642974 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Dumont (pronounced DOO-mont) is a small city in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. It is located in the western part of the state. In 2020, about 75 people lived there.
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History of Dumont
A post office opened in Dumont in 1886. This meant people could send and receive mail easily. The city was named by officials from the railroad.
On June 22, 1919, a strong tornado hit Dumont. It caused a lot of damage to buildings and property. One person, Nicholas Didlo, who was 63 years old, sadly died. The tornado came from the southeast, so people had little time to get to safety.
Geography of Dumont
Dumont is a small city, covering about 0.430 square miles (1.114 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
U.S. Route 75 is a main road that goes through Dumont. This highway helps connect the city to other towns and places.
People of Dumont
The number of people living in Dumont has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 236 | — | |
| 1910 | 188 | −20.3% | |
| 1920 | 210 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 186 | −11.4% | |
| 1940 | 238 | 28.0% | |
| 1950 | 223 | −6.3% | |
| 1960 | 226 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 204 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 173 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 126 | −27.2% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 100 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 75 | −25.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 76 | −24.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Dumont in 2010
In 2010, there were 100 people living in Dumont. These people lived in 50 different homes. Most of the people living in Dumont were White (99%). A small number (1%) were from two or more races.
About 16% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 49 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (51%) and females (49%).
Famous People from Dumont
A well-known sportscaster named Dick Bremer grew up in Dumont, Minnesota. He later moved to Staples, Minnesota, where he finished high school.
See also
In Spanish: Dumont (Minnesota) para niños
