Dolton, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Dolton, Illinois Summary
Life in Dolton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dolton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dolton:
The population in Dolton is 21,588.
The median home value in Dolton is $113,600.
The median income in Dolton is $53,047.
The cost of living in Dolton is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Dolton is $1,315.
The unemployment rate in Dolton is 16.2%.
The poverty rate in Dolton is 19.6%.
Table Of Contents
Dolton SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
3
Dolton, IL Cost Of Living
99
Dolton's Overall Cost Of Living
Dolton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dolton | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Dolton, IL Photos
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Rankings for Dolton in Illinois
Map Of Dolton, IL
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Population over time in Dolton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,487 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 22,927 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 23,091 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 23,113 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 23,283 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 23,262 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 23,228 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 23,230 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 23,262 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 23,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dolton
| Race | Dolton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.3% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 91.9% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Dolton
| Gender | Dolton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dolton for adults over 25
| Education | Dolton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dolton, Illinois
| Income | Dolton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
