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Dolton

Illinois · 23,153 residents · 4.571 sq mi
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Dolton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,090. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,153
−10%since 2000
from 25,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,065 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 5,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+5%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,090
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,020 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,588
+8%since 2000
from $18,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(1,226)
Black90.4%(20,932)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(622)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other1.2%(269)
Diversity Score22.1%(5,106)
Diversity Score
22
−40%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolton, Illinois?

Dolton, Illinois has about 23,153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dolton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dolton, Illinois earns about $51,090 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 $142,100, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Dolton, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 18.4% of people in Dolton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 777 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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