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Dodson, Montana
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Location of Dodson, Montana
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 Dodson, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,284 ft (696 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 753.01/sq mi (290.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59524
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-21025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412438 |
Dodson is a town in Phillips County, Montana, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census.
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History
Dodson was named after a merchant who operated a trading post and saloon there before the Great Northern Railway came through. The first post office was established in 1891.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dodson has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 365 | — | |
| 1930 | 249 | −31.8% | |
| 1940 | 397 | 59.4% | |
| 1950 | 330 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 313 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 196 | −37.4% | |
| 1980 | 158 | −19.4% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 124 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 125 | 0.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 49 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 652.6 inhabitants per square mile (252.0/km2). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 373.7 per square mile (144.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 41.9% White, 49.2% Native American, 2.4% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 49 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the town was 35.5 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 15.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.
Education
Dodson School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Dodson High School's team name is the Coyotes.
Phillips County Library has a branch location in Dodson.
Events
Dodson is the location of the Phillips County Fair, which claims to be the longest-running fair in Montana.
Media
The Phillips County News is a weekly local newspaper. They provide a printed paper as well as news online.
Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Malta, 18 miles (29 km) to the east.
See also
In Spanish: Dodson (Montana) para niños
