Dowell, Illinois Facts
| Area | 0.4 mi² |
| Population | 291 |
| Male Population | 144 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 147 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.6% |
| Median Age | 37.3 years (Male: 37.9, Female: 36) |
| Area Codes | 618 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.93977, -89.23786 |
| Zip Codes | 62927 |
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Dowell, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 302 | 317 | 376 | 375 | 291 | 289 | 269 |
| Population Density | 834.3 / mi² | 875.8 / mi² | 1,038.8 / mi² | 1,036 / mi² | 803.9 / mi² | 798.4 / mi² | 743.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDowell, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell, Illinois | -3.6% | -8.2% | -22.6% |
| Illinois | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dowell, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 37.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell, Illinois | 37.3 yrs | 36 yrs | 37.9 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dowell, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 804 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell, Illinois | 291 | 0.362 sq mi | 804 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dowell, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Dowell, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell, Illinois | 5,516 tn | 18.95 tn | 15,237.7 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Dowell, Illinois CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,516 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 15,237.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/16 | 6:12 AM | 3.5 | 83.6 km | 16,260 m | 15km N of La Center, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/15 | 12:41 AM | 3.4 | 96.6 km | 25,850 m | 9km N of Fairfield, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/06 | 5:42 PM | 3 | 54 km | 6,160 m | 6km S of Goreville, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/06 | 9:48 PM | 3.6 | 73 km | 7,310 m | 3km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/05 | 3:46 PM | 3 | 37.5 km | 9,640 m | 16km SSW of Murphysboro, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/03 | 9:02 AM | 3 | 84.2 km | 0 m | 18km WSW of Red Bud, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/03 | 8:10 AM | 3.2 | 50.6 km | 90 m | 18km SW of McLeansboro, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/02 | 8:30 AM | 3.1 | 99.6 km | 9,930 m | 6km S of Marble Hill, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/94 | 5:38 PM | 3.2 | 24.1 km | 15,400 m | 16km N of Du Quoin, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/94 | 6:29 PM | 3 | 16.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNW of Murphysboro, Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Dowell, Illinois
Dowell is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 441 at the 2000 census.
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