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Dongola, IL


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Dongola, Illinois

Dongola, Illinois, in Union county, is 97 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 106 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 806 people people live in Dongola.

The People and Families of Dongola

In Dongola, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dongola had a median family income of $32,115.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Dongola.

Dongola Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dongola, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. Dongola isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Dongola, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Dongola Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Dongola Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dongola, IL

Comparing Dongola 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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