Dolton, IL Demographics
A map of Dolton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 19,322 | 90.2% |
Hispanic | 937 | 4.4% |
White | 598 | 2.8% |
Multiracial | 404 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 127 | 0.6% |
Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
Dolton, Illinois had a population of 21,426 in 2020. It was 2.8% White, 90.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dolton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is the 114th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Dolton's White Population
598 residents of Dolton identify as White, or 2.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Dolton considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #1457 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more White than neighboring Phoenix (0.8% White). Dolton is less White than neighboring South Holland (9.8% White), Calumet City (7.4% White), and Burnham (12.1% White).
Dolton's Black Population
19,322 residents of Dolton identify as Black, or 90.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dolton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more Black than neighboring South Holland (80.5% Black), Phoenix (84.6% Black), Calumet City (72% Black), and Burnham (59.8% Black). Dolton is less Black than neighboring Riverdale (91.8% Black).
Dolton's Asian Population
38 residents of Dolton identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dolton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #862 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more Asian than neighboring Riverdale (0.1% Asian), and Calumet City (0.1% Asian). Dolton is less Asian than neighboring South Holland (0.4% Asian), and Burnham (0.3% Asian).
Dolton's Hispanic Population
937 residents of Dolton identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dolton less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #554 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverdale (3.2% Hispanic). Dolton is less Hispanic than neighboring South Holland (6.6% Hispanic), Phoenix (11.9% Hispanic), Calumet City (18% Hispanic), and Burnham (25.6% Hispanic).
Dolton's Native American/Other Population
127 residents of Dolton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dolton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Holland (0.5% Native American/Other), Riverdale (0.5% Native American/Other), Calumet City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Burnham (0.4% Native American/Other). Dolton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Phoenix (1.3% Native American/Other).
Dolton's Multiracial Population
404 residents of Dolton identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dolton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dolton is ranked #1257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dolton is more Multiracial than neighboring Phoenix (1.1% Multiracial), Riverdale (1.5% Multiracial), and Burnham (1.8% Multiracial). Dolton is less Multiracial than neighboring South Holland (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.