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Dowell

Illinois · 368 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 $36,111. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,100. The poverty rate of 25.3% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−17%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
944 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2623233854465081990201020202024Dowell
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,111
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,340
+55%since 2000
from $12,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(328)
Black2.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score13.9%(51)
Diversity Score
14
+712%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowell, Illinois?

Dowell, Illinois has about 368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowell, Illinois?

The typical household in Dowell, Illinois earns about $36,111 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 $29,100, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Dowell, Illinois?

About 6.8% 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 25.3% 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 119 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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