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Dowell

Illinois · 408 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Dowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,389. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $25,800. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
−7%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2623233854465081990201020202024Dowell
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,146
+30%since 2000
from $12,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+112%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowell, Illinois?

Dowell, Illinois has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowell, Illinois?

The typical household in Dowell, Illinois earns about $31,389 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 $25,800, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Dowell, Illinois?

About 0.9% 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 18.3% 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 79 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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