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Dolton School District 148
Dolton School District 148 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 18,276. The median household income is $51,546 and the median age is 34.8.
18,276
Population
3812
People / sq mi
$51,546
Median Income
34.8
Median Age
Dolton School District 148 covers 5 sq mi of land at 3812.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,546
Median Household Income
$24,719
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$131,200
Median Home Value
$1,267
Median Rent
63.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.6%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dolton School District 148 serves a community with a population of 18,276 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Dolton School District 148 is $51,546, with a per capita income of $24,719. The poverty rate is 27.7%.
Dolton School District 148 is 3.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dolton School District 148, 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dolton School District 148 is $131,200, with a median rent of $1,267. The homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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Data for Dolton School District 148 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1712450).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.