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Dongola, IL
Village in Union County, Illinois.
Population
553
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
508
ZIP codes
0
Dongola and its ZIP codes
Dongola at a glance
- Dongola is about 2.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,145, 59% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,900 (77% below Illinois) and median rent is $654 a month.
Local data for Dongola, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dongola, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,145
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$59,900
Median rent
$654/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (146), Mexican Americans (49), Irish Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Dongola.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,695
5,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Dongola, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled20.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dongola, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
46
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dongola, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Dongola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mill CreekVillage | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| UllinVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| AnnaCity | 7.8 mi | 3.7 |
| CypressVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| JonesboroCity | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| PulaskiVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| TammsVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| KarnakVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BelknapVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CobdenVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BuncombeVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| OlmstedVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| McClureVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| ViennaCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dongola, IL in?
- Dongola is in Union County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Dongola, IL?
- About 553 people live in Dongola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dongola?
- Nearby places include Mill Creek (5 mi), Ullin (5.9 mi), Anna (7.8 mi), Cypress (8.1 mi), Jonesboro (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023