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Dovray, Minnesota
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Location in Murray County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor − Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 232.93/sq mi (90.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56125
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-16300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394556 |
Dovray is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 58 at the 2020 census.
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History
Dovray was platted in 1904, and named from its location in Dovray Township.
Geography
Dovray is in eastern Murray County, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Slayton, the county seat. It is located within section 20 of Dovray Township but is an independent municipality. Minnesota State Highway 30 runs along the southern border of the city, leading west 6 miles (10 km) to Currie and east the same distance to Westbrook. County Road 42 runs along the eastern border of Dovray, and County Road 11 passes to the north of the city.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dovray has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 103 | — | |
| 1940 | 128 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 113 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 104 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −16.3% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −31.0% | |
| 2000 | 67 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −14.9% | |
| 2020 | 58 | 1.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 31 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was 228.0 inhabitants per square mile (88.0/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (58.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 31 households, of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.31.
The median age in the city was 59.5 years. 5.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 31.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dovray (Minnesota) para niños
