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Dongola

Illinois · 638 residents (2025 est.) · 1.088 sq mi
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Dongola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,145. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 253 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−31%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+43%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5146307468629781990201020202024Dongola
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,145
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,539 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,049
+144%since 2000
from $11,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+24%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(772)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(55)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other3.1%(17)
Diversity Score31%(172)
Diversity Score
31
+1837%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dongola, Illinois?

Dongola, Illinois has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dongola, Illinois?

The typical household in Dongola, Illinois earns about $34,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dongola, Illinois expensive?

In Dongola, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Dongola, Illinois?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dongola, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dongola, Illinois?

About 18.8% of people in Dongola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dongola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dongola, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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