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Dwight, IL


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Dwight, Illinois

Dwight, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 34 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 4,363.

The People and Families of Dwight

In Dwight, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dwight had a median family income of $44,813.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dwight Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Dwight.

Commuting

In Dwight, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dwight Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dwight Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dwight, IL

Comparing Dwight 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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Historic Dwight

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The Oughton residence between 1900 and 1905

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The Oughton residence between 1900 and 1905

Station at Dwight between 1900 and 1905

Water tower between 1900 and 1905

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