Dolson township, Illinois
Dolson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dolson township is a geographic entity located in Clark County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 352. The land area covers 34.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 352 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs | ±22.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 117 | ±69 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 177 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 117 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $135,100 | ±$44,771 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,193 | ±$18,631 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,681 | ±$7,262 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 21 | ±22 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±10.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 128 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±16.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF DOLSON
GUS Population: 351 (2024)
ID: 125128
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
10646 E 2250TH RD, PARIS IL 61944
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GUS Population: 15,076 (2024)
ID: 124838
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY COURT HOUSE, MARSHALL IL 62441
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Ashmore, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Casey, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Paris, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | Marshall, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Kansas, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Kansas, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marshall, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Illinois University
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College | 18.1 mi away | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920 |
2175815000
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MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 120 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET, MARTINSVILLE, IL, 62442 |
(217) 382-4113
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, 47876-1099 |
8125355151
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MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 612 ARCHER AVENUE, MARSHALL, IL, 62441 |
(217) 826-2535
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Indiana State University
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College | 23.3 mi away | 210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN, 47809 |
8122376311
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KANSAS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 107 NORTH FRONT STREET, KANSAS, IL, 61933 |
(217) 948-5484
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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | 2232 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN, 47807 |
8122328334
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CASEY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 307 EAST MAIN STREET, CASEY, IL, 62420 |
(217) 932-2105
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PARIS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 207 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PARIS, IL, 61944 |
(217) 463-3950
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WEST UNION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 209 WEST UNION STREET, WEST UNION, IL, 62477 |
(217) 279-3556
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CASEY, IL US, located 11.8 miles from Dolson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5° | 19.3° | 28.4° | 3.25" | 5.0" |
| February | 42.5° | 22.2° | 32.4° | 2.60" | 1.9" |
| March | 53.2° | 32.0° | 42.6° | 3.34" | 1.4" |
| April | 65.2° | 42.8° | 54.0° | 5.07" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.9° | 53.9° | 64.9° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 62.7° | 73.4° | 5.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.7° | 65.7° | 76.7° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 64.0° | 75.2° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 55.4° | 68.1° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.7° | 44.1° | 56.4° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.1° | 33.4° | 43.8° | 4.03" | 0.3" |
| December | 42.1° | 24.3° | 33.2° | 3.06" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Marshall city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Westfield village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Kansas village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Ashmore village | Village | 11.7 mi | — |
| Casey city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702320279. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.