Dongola is a village located in Union County Illinois. Dongola has a 2024 population of 632. Dongola is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 660 in 2020.
The average household income in Dongola is $55,724 with a poverty rate of 21.7%. The median age in Dongola is 35.8 years: 23.8 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dongola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 87.29% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 2.97 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.11 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 80 | 3.55 | 86.3 | 13.8 |
| Female | 39 | 4.38 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 17 | 7.65 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 8.41% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.27% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 42.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.14% |
| Some College | 114 | 25.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 349 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 17 | 8 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,042 | $0 | $57,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,750 | $25,694 | $13,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,028 | $45,208 | $28,889 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $48,125 | $28,611 |
$29,028
Average Earnings
$45,208
Average Male
$28,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.24% of Dongola residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 126 | 21.58% |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 7 | 28% |
21.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.46%
Male Poverty Rate
27.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dongola is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dongola is White, with 21.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 30.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.2% |
| Some College | 7.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 14% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $71,885 |
| Households | $38,393 | $55,724 |
| Married Families | $70,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,806 | $28,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 9.25% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.2%
Labor Force Participation
32.4%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.9%
Born in Dongola
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
98.32% of Dongola residents were born in the United States, with 66.9% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 597 | -7 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 604 | -7 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 611 | -7 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 618 | -7 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 625 | -7 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 632 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 639 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 644 | -6 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 650 | -10 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 660 | -19 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 679 | -7 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 686 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 691 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 697 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 702 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 708 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 715 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 717 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 721 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 722 | 0 | 0% |