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Dolton School District 149
Dolton School District 149 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 28,002. The median household income is $55,233 and the median age is 40.8.
28,002
Population
5393
People / sq mi
$55,233
Median Income
40.8
Median Age
Dolton School District 149 covers 5 sq mi of land at 5393.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,233
Median Household Income
$28,478
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,200
Median Home Value
$1,180
Median Rent
58.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.3%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dolton School District 149 serves a community with a population of 28,002 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 149 is $55,233, with a per capita income of $28,478. The poverty rate is 15.6%.
Dolton School District 149 is 4.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dolton School District 149, 93.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dolton School District 149 is $158,200, with a median rent of $1,180. The homeownership rate is 58.3%.
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Data for Dolton School District 149 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1712420).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.