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Dolton, IL is a small village in Cook County, Illinois with a population of 21,588 and a population density of 4,823 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 people per square mile. Dolton offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Dolton Park or biking along the Cal Sag Trail. There are also many local businesses such as Dolton Plaza Shopping Center and Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts to explore in the area. Organizations like the Dolton Public Library provide educational opportunities for citizens and visitors alike. Popular local sporting events include the annual 5K Run/Walk that takes place during the Fourth of July Celebration.

The population in Dolton is 21,588. There are 4,726 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dolton is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dolton is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Dolton
- 29.3% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 19.6% are married with children
- 33.2% have children, but are single
Race in Dolton

- 4.2% are White
- 89.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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