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Dolton, Illinois

Introduction to 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.

Dolton History

Dolton was originally inhabited by the Miami and Illinois Native Americans. The area was first settled in by the whites around 1835. George Dolton was one of the early settlers. Dolton and J. C. Matthews, who settled in the village in 1836, operated a ferry until 1842. A toll bridge was built in 1842 and continued its operations until 1856. The Village of Dolton was incorporated in 1892 and named after the sons of George Dolton.

Dolton and nearby Attractions

  • Palmer Park
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Midwest Carvers Museum
  • Hollywood Park - Crestwood
  • Bronzeville Children's Museum
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site

Things To Do In Dolton

While in Dolton, you can visit Needles Park and Dolton Park. Fishing can be enjoyed on the Little Calumet River, Cottage Grove Lake, and Victory Lake. The Ada Park, Mann Park, Carver Park, and Foster Park are also nearby. You can also plan a day trip to the Museum of Science and Industry and Bronzeville Children's Museum. In addition, the village of Dolton organizes a number of special events and recreational programs all through the year.

Dolton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Gary/ Chicago Airport.

Dolton Higher Education

South Suburban College, City Colleges of Chicago – Olive - Harvey College, and Chicago State University are nearby.

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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