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Dolton, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 132.81/sq mi (51.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-16860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267356 |
Dolton is a town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 34 at the 2020 census.
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History
Dolton was named for a founding member of the town company.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 147 | — | |
| 1920 | 147 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 124 | −15.6% | |
| 1940 | 121 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 93 | −23.1% | |
| 1960 | 71 | −23.7% | |
| 1970 | 60 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 47 | −21.7% | |
| 1990 | 43 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 41 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 37 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 34 | −8.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 37 people, 18 households, and 8 families residing in the town. The population density was 142.3 inhabitants per square mile (54.9/km2). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 84.6 per square mile (32.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 86.5% White, 2.7% from other races, and 10.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.6% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.63.
The median age in the town was 49.8 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.8% were from 25 to 44; 48.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 56.8% male and 43.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dolton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
