Dolton, Illinois
Dolton: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Dolton is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,153 and a population density of 1,908 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,033 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dolton
| Population : | 22,033 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60419 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 12.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:10:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,816 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dolton is located at 41°38'20"N 87°36'26"W (41.6389200, -87.6072700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dolton decreased by 5.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,153 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,168 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,224 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,284 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,249 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,125 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,963 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,755 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,519 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,348 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,033 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,725 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,534 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,038 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,531 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.5% |
| White only, percent : | 64.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 42.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,777 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
Dolton zip code is 60419.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
Dalton, Dalton Station, Daltons Station, Dolton, Dolton Station Village, Dolton's Station, Doltons, Doltons Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $229,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,608 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $458 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $999 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,716 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.99 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,549 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 103,908 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,200 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,605 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,032 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,156 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 506 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 528 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 945 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,880.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.52 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 68,124 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $227,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,313 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $963 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,004 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 61,742 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 282,636 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,028,991 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 520,620 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,173,315 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,700 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,379 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,596 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 4,560 |
| 2019 total employment : | 54,402 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,429,279 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 12,271 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 14,632 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,328 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,788 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,108 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,509 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,391 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,096 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 44.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3,328.97 |
People born in Dolton (3)
People born in Dolton, including Player of football Reggie Hayward, basketball player Derek Needham, football wide receiver Bashir Yamini, .
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Schools in Dolton
College & universities near Dolton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149365 | South Suburban College | South Holland (IL) | 60473-1200 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dolton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Dolton , South Dakota township in Turner County, South Dakota with a population of 131 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
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| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
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| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
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Distance to Other Cities
Dolton distances to largest Illinois cities
