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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dolton

Illinois · 23,930 residents · 4.571 sq mi
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Dolton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,724. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $64,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,930
−7%vs 2000
vs 25,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,235 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 5,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.4
+3%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,724
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,020 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,063
−22%vs 2000
vs $18,102 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $686 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(3,390)
Black81.9%(20,973)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(791)
Asian0.6%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(9,404)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(13,901)
Black38%(9,097)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,061)
Asian1.5%(356)
Other2.4%(576)
Diversity Score69.4%(16,618)
Diversity Score
69
+89%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolton, Illinois?

Dolton, Illinois has about 23,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dolton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dolton, Illinois earns about $36,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dolton, Illinois expensive?

In Dolton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Dolton, Illinois?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dolton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dolton, Illinois?

About 4.9% of people in Dolton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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