Dolton, Illinois Population 2022
Dolton is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Dolton has a 2020 population of 21,080. Dolton is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,426 in 2010.
The average household income in Dolton is $58,888 with a poverty rate of 22.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,320 per month, and the median house value is $106,200. The median age in Dolton is 36.6 years, 31.2 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
Dolton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Doltonwas:
- Black or African American: 92.12%
- White: 5.15%
- Two or more races: 2.41%
- Asian: 0.23%
- Other race: 0.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 5.15% |
| Black or African American | 20,716 | 92.12% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 543 | 2.41% |
Dolton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,985 | 2.78 | 67.8 |
| Married | 2,032 | 3.32 | 76.8 |
| Male | 459 | 2.71 | 80.4 |
| Female | 2,870 | 3.83 | 55.5 |
| Non Family | 2,624 | 1.22 | 72 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 1.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,121 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 4,063 | 28.00% |
| Some College | 5,010 | 34.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,425 | 9.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,748 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 888 | 6.12% |
Dolton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 148 | 42 |
| White | 925 | 745 | 180 |
| Black | 13,002 | 11,829 | 2,318 |
| 2+ Races | 401 | 383 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$36,178
Average Earnings
$37,772
Average Male
$34,505
Average Female
Dolton Language by Age
Dolton Language
97.48% of Dolton residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
Dolton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 865 | 215 | 24.86% |
| Black | 20,246 | 4,343 | 21.45% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 224 | 100 | 44.64% |
| Multiple | 543 | 187 | 34.44% |
22.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.82%
Male Poverty Rate
21.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dolton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dolton is White, with 24.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dolton is Multiple, with 34.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.59%.
Dolton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Dolton Married by Age and Sex
Dolton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dolton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 7.45% |
| Black | 765 | 4.97% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 9.82% |
Dolton Veterans by Education
1.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.14%
Born in Dolton
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.91% of Dolton residents were born in the United States, with 83.14% having been born in Illinois. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,923 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 3,068 | 145 | 0.49% |
| 1950 | 5,558 | 2,490 | 6.12% |
| 1960 | 18,746 | 13,188 | 12.93% |
| 1970 | 25,990 | 7,244 | 3.32% |
| 1980 | 24,766 | -1,224 | -0.48% |
| 1990 | 23,930 | -836 | -0.34% |
| 2000 | 25,614 | 1,684 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 23,153 | -2,461 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 22,980 | -173 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 22,807 | -173 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 22,634 | -173 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 22,461 | -173 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 22,288 | -173 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 22,115 | -173 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 21,942 | -173 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 21,769 | -173 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 21,596 | -173 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 21,426 | -170 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 21,253 | -173 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 21,080 | -173 | -0.81% |