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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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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 (/ˈduːmɒnt/ DOO-mont) is a city in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.
History
A post office called Dumont has been in operation since 1886.
On June 22, 1919, at 6:30 pm there was a deadly tornado that killed one person, Nicholas Didlo, age 63. There was a total of $100,000 in property loss. The tornado came from the southeast side of the village leaving any warning for people to go into their cellars. Dumont was named by railroad officials.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.430 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.
U.S. Route 75 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 100 people, 50 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 222.2 inhabitants per square mile (85.8/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 120.0 per square mile (46.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 50 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.41.
The median age in the city was 49 years. 16% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
Notable Citizens
Famous sportscaster Dick Bremer grew up in Dumont, MN later moving to Staples, MN where he graduated from high school.
See also
In Spanish: Dumont (Minnesota) para niños
