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Dahlgren

Illinois · 504 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Dahlgren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−2%since 2000
from 514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444375306227151990201020202024Dahlgren
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,038
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,706
+49%since 2000
from $13,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(476)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+70%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlgren, Illinois?

Dahlgren, Illinois has about 504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dahlgren, Illinois?

The typical household in Dahlgren, Illinois earns about $50,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dahlgren, Illinois expensive?

In Dahlgren, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlgren, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dahlgren, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dahlgren, Illinois?

About 17.7% of people in Dahlgren, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dahlgren, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dahlgren, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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