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Dowell

Illinois · 364 residents (2025 est.) · 0.39 sq mi
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Dowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,714. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−32%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:364 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2623233854465081990201020202024Dowell
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,132
+86%since 2000
from $12,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+1%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−29%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(290)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(5)
Diversity Score7.4%(22)
Diversity Score
7
+330%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 29.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowell, Illinois?

Dowell, Illinois has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowell, Illinois?

The typical household in Dowell, Illinois earns about $55,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dowell, Illinois expensive?

In Dowell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,800.

How educated are people in Dowell, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dowell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dowell, Illinois?

About 19.5% of people in Dowell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dowell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dowell, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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