Doland is a city in eastern Spink County,

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, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.

History

Doland was

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ted in 1882. The city was named for F. H. Doland, an original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation in Doland since 1882.

Geography

Doland is located at (44.894083, -98.100817). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. Doland has been assigned the ZIP code 57436 and the

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16820.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 180 people, 95 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 131 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.9%

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, 0.6% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races.

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of any race were 1.7% of the population. There were 95 households, of which 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were

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living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.5% were non-families. 46.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.68. The median age in the city was 50.2 years. 15.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 42.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 297 people, 120 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The

was 504.0 people per square mile (194.4/km²). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 269.8 per square mile (104.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.97%

, 0.67%

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, 1.35% Native American, 0.34% from

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, and 0.67% from two or more races.

of any race were 0.67% of the population. There were 120 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were

living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.22. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $20,357 for females. The

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for the city was $17,437. About 20.3% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the

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, including 28.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

* Doland was the hometown of

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, who served as a U.S. Senator from

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from 1949 to 1965 and 1971 to 1978. Humphrey was the

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from 1965 to 1969. He was the Democratic Party's 1968 candidate for President; he lost narrowly to Republican

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. Humphrey's father ran a

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in Doland from 1915 to 1929, and served as the town's mayor for several years. * Harvey L. Wollman, 26th

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, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Dakota and Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit *

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, basketball coach, San Jose State University *

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, professional

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, formerly with the

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compiling a record of 4–1. * Air Force Lieutenant General Marvin L. McNickle (b 1914, d. 2007) was born in Doland and was a 1932 Doland High School graduate. His twin brother was also an Air Force General. * Air Force Major General Melvin F. McNickle (b 1914, d. 1986) was born in Doland and was a 1932 Doland High School graduate. His twin brother was also an Air Force General. * Chris Divich, Air Force Major General *

Dennis Koslowski Dennis Marwin Koslowski (born August 16, 1959) is an American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler. He was born in Watertown, South Dakota. He was Olympic bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1988, and won a silver medal in 1992. ...

, 1992 Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, 100 kg, is a 1977 Doland High School graduate and the twin brother of Olympian Duane Koslowski. * Duane Koslowski, 1988 Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler, 130 kg, is a 1977 Doland High School graduate and the twin brother of Olympian

. *Army Lieutenant General Marvin Fuller, former Doland High School coach.

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