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Dolan Springs, Arizona

Dolan Springs is a town located in Mohave County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,867.

Geography

\nDolan Springs is located at 35°36'57" North, 114°15'39" West (35.615835, -114.260804)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 74.1 km² (28.6 mi²). 74.1 km² (28.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census2 of 2000, there are 1,867 people, 912 households, and 528 families residing in the town. The population density is 25.2/km² (65.2/mi²). There are 1,311 housing units at an average density of 17.7/km² (45.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.63% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 0.86% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.09% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 6.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 912 households out of which 13.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% are married couples living together, 4.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% are non-families. 36.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.05 and the average family size is 2.61. In the town the population is spread out with 15.0% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 15.8% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 57 years. For every 100 females there are 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.5 males. The median income for a household in the town is $17,305, and the median income for a family is $23,750. Males have a median income of $27,500 versus $18,365 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,430. 24.5% of the population and 17.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.4% are under the age of 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older.