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Compare Decatur to Dolton

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Dolton, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Decatur (city) Dolton (village)
Population 73,505 23,091
Income (median) $41,341 $44,840
Home Value (median) $80,600 $94,700
White 71% 6%
Black 19% 90%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 26% 35%
Age (median) 39 36
Rentals 36% 35%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Dolton?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Dolton: 73505 compared with 23091 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Dolton?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Decatur.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Dolton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Decatur does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 36% for Decatur versus 35% for Dolton.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Springfield, Rock-Island, and Alton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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