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Dolton

Illinois · 21,426 residents · 4.571 sq mi
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Dolton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,237. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 4,188 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,200. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,426
−16%since 2000
from 25,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,687 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 5,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+19%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K23K25K26K1990201020202024Dolton
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,237
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,135
+22%since 2000
from $18,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(598)
Black90.2%(19,322)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(937)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other2.3%(499)
Diversity Score22.6%(4,850)
Diversity Score
23
−38%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolton, Illinois?

Dolton, Illinois has about 21,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dolton, Illinois?

The typical household in Dolton, Illinois earns about $50,237 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 $106,200, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Dolton, Illinois?

About 18.2% 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 22.1% 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 2,504 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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