Dolton, IL Profile
Dolton, IL, population 23,758, is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 13.9 miles from Gary and 14.8 miles from Chicago.
Through the 90's Dolton's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Dolton has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 Dolton's population has declined by about 2%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 14% |
| African American | 82% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 25,612 | N/A |
| 2001 | 25,466 | -0.57% |
| 2002 | 25,203 | -1.03% |
| 2003 | 24,899 | -1.21% |
| 2004 | 24,584 | -1.27% |
| 2005 | 24,275 | -1.26% |
| 2006 | 23,922 | -1.45% |
| 2007 | 23,722 | -0.84% |
| 2008 | 23,689 | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 23,758 | 0.29% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $48,020 |
Location
| Elevation | 605 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.5 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
