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Dolton, IL

Dolton is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,426 at the 2020 census. Dolton is located just west of the expressway Interstate 94 and immediately south of the city limits of Chicago. Its most common ZIP code is 60419. Dolton is bordered by Chicago to the north, Riverdale and Harvey to the west, South Holland to the south, and Calumet City to the east.

A post office has been in operation in Dolton since 1854. The village was named for a family of early settlers. The villages of Dolton and nearby Riverdale were effectively one community until each was incorporated separately in 1892.

In 2021, Dolton was an area of 4.69 square miles (12.15 km²), of which 4.57 square miles (11.84 km²) (or 97.50%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) (or 2.50%) is water.

In the 2020 census, there were 21,426 people, 7,985 households, and 5,361 families in the village. The population density was 4,570.39 inhabitants per square mile (1,764.64/km²). There were 8,768 housing units at an average density of 1,870.31 per square mile (722.13/km²).

The racial makeup of the village was 90.69% African American, 3.25% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.62% from other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.37% of the population.

There were 7,985 households. 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 25.45% were married couples living together. 35.94% had a female householder with no husband present. 32.86% were non-families. 29.42% of all households were made up of individuals. 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.44. The average family size was 2.78.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,237. The median income for a family was $57,634. Males had a median income of $33,939 versus $33,354 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,135. About 15.4% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness play a significant role in Dolton's community life. The town is equipped with medical facilities like the Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Dolton Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Dolton Park District. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Dolton, such as the Big Marsh Go Run 5k Loop, Riverfront Park, and Indian Ridge Marsh Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Dolton, IL are Beaubien Woods, Sand Ridge Nature Center, and Kickapoo Woods.

Population: 21,426 (2020). ZIP Code: 60419. Area code: 708. Elevation: 604 ft. Area: 4.69 sq mi (12.14 km²).

FAQs

What is Dolton, IL is known for?

From 1866 to 1910 the village was known as Dolton Station. Hay and grain were the earliest agricultural products. By the 1890s Dolton was a center for producing agricultural products for Chicago, such as potatoes, asparagus, cabbage, onions, sugar beets, eggplants, and lima beans. This early agricultural activity leads to the area's packing and canning industries.

Is Dolton, IL, a safe place to live?

Living in Dolton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dolton, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Dolton and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the ethnicity of Dolton, IL?

Dolton, IL is home to a population of 21.3k people, of which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.75% of Dolton, IL residents were born outside of the country (372 people). In 2022, there were 21.3 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (19.4k people) in Dolton, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 911 White (Non-Hispanic) and 553 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Wikipedia

Village of Dolton

Advocate South Suburban Hospital 

Dolton Medical Center

Dolton Park District

Big Marsh Go Run 5k Loop

Riverfront Park 

Indian Ridge Marsh Trail

Beaubien Woods

Sand Ridge Nature Center 

Kickapoo Woods

Encyclopedia

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Data USA

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