Donaldson, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Donaldson, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kittson
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Lonnie G. Thompson
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:November 21, 1902
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.589
Area Land Km2:0.589
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.227
Area Land Sq Mi:0.227
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:20
Pop Est As Of:2023
Population Total:20
Population Density Km2:33.96
Population Density Sq Mi:88.11
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:250
Elevation Ft:830
Coordinates:48.5725°N -96.8956°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56720
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-16030
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0642883
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:6.875%[2]

Donaldson is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 20 at the 2020 census.[3]

U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 11 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.

History

A post office called Donaldson has been in operation since 1884.[4] The city was named for Captain W. Donaldson, a local farmer.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.589sqmi, all land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 42 people, 17 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 50.6PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 25.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 17 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 41 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 49.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 26.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 18 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 38.9% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 172.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,637. There are 18.2% of families living below the poverty line and 7.7% of the population, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Donaldson (MN) sales tax rate. January 29, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . January 29, 2024.
  4. Web site: Kittson County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 17, 2015.
  5. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 277.