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Dolton, IL


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Dolton, Illinois

Dolton, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles NW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 15 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 25,614 residents in Dolton.

The People and Families of Dolton

In Dolton, about 44% of adults are married. The faces of Dolton are those of its large families.

Women are better represented than men in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dolton had a median family income of $52,725.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Dolton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dolton that were owner-occupied was 81%.

Commuting

In Dolton, 82% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Dolton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Dolton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Dolton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dolton, IL

Comparing Dolton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work16
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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