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Dolton

Illinois · 25,614 residents · 4.571 sq mi
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Dolton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,020. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,614
+7%since 1990
from 23,930 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,604 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 5,235 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
−3%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,020
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,102
+29%since 1990
from $14,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(13,901)
Black38%(9,097)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,061)
Asian1.5%(356)
Diversity Score69.4%(16,618)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(3,390)
Black81.9%(20,973)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(791)
Asian0.6%(144)
Diversity Score36.7%(9,404)
Diversity Score
37
−47%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+13%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 25,614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dolton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dolton, Illinois earns about $48,020 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Dolton, Illinois?

About 15.4% 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 8.4% of people in Dolton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,684 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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