Demographics & People — Dolton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,979 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 7,919 |
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| Family Households | 5,144 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1227 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,020 |
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| Black or African American | 19,079 |
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| Asian | 44 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 258 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,871 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,512 |
| Subsaharan African | 720 |
| African | 671 |
| Italian | 393 |
| American | 388 |
| Irish | 272 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 245 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 225 |
| English | 173 |
Language
| English Only | 18,654 |
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| Spanish | 174 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,658 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 828 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,228 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dolton, Illinois.
