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Dongola

Illinois · 806 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Dongola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,539. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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
806
+12%since 1990
from 719 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 661 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.8
−18%since 1990
from 42.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5146307468629781990201020202024Dongola
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,829 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,917
+34%since 1990
from $8,894 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$335
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian1.1%(8)
Diversity Score6.1%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(772)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
Diversity Score
2
−74%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+2%since 1990
from 17.7 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 Dongola, Illinois?

Dongola, Illinois has about 806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dongola, Illinois?

The typical household in Dongola, Illinois earns about $24,539 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Dongola, Illinois?

About 8.8% 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 21.5% of people in Dongola, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dongola, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dongola, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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