Dowell, IL Demographics

A map of Dowell's Population by Race

Dowell, Illinois had a population of 368 in 2020. It was 89.1% White, 2.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dowell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is the 1015th 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).

Dowell's White Population

328 residents of Dowell identify as White, or 89.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Dowell considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is ranked #827 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is more White than neighboring Elkville (86.6% White), Du Quoin (85.7% White), and De Soto (86.1% White). Dowell is less White than neighboring St. Johns (93.3% White), and Vergennes (93.2% White).

Dowell's Black Population

8 residents of Dowell identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dowell slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is ranked #347 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is more Black than neighboring St. Johns (1.2% Black), and Vergennes (0.4% Black). Dowell is less Black than neighboring Elkville (3.2% Black), Du Quoin (5.9% Black), and De Soto (4.1% Black).

Dowell's Asian Population

1 residents of Dowell identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dowell slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is more Asian than neighboring Elkville (0% Asian), St. Johns (0% Asian), Vergennes (0% Asian), and De Soto (0% Asian). Dowell is less Asian than neighboring Du Quoin (1% Asian).

Dowell's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Dowell identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dowell less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is ranked #1067 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkville (2.7% Hispanic), Du Quoin (3% Hispanic), St. Johns (1.8% Hispanic), Vergennes (2.1% Hispanic), and De Soto (3.2% Hispanic).

Dowell's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Dowell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dowell 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, Dowell is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkville (0.4% Native American/Other), Du Quoin (0.4% Native American/Other), St. Johns (0.6% Native American/Other), Vergennes (0.4% Native American/Other), and De Soto (0.6% Native American/Other).

Dowell's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Dowell identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dowell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Dowell is ranked #121 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dowell is more Multiracial than neighboring Du Quoin (4% Multiracial), St. Johns (3.1% Multiracial), and Vergennes (3.8% Multiracial). Dowell is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkville (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.