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Dalzell

Illinois · 663 residents · 0.82 sq mi
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Dalzell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $131,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−8%since 2000
from 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5536096657217771990201020202024Dalzell
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,279
+55%since 2000
from $20,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(704)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(594)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(31)
Asian1.7%(11)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score19.1%(127)
Diversity Score
19
+453%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dalzell, Illinois?

Dalzell, Illinois has about 663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dalzell, Illinois?

The typical household in Dalzell, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dalzell, Illinois expensive?

In Dalzell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Dalzell, Illinois?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dalzell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dalzell, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Dalzell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dalzell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dalzell, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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