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Dongola, IL

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Population
638
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
390 ft
Median Home Value
$59,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$654/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,145
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityCape Girardeau, Missouri22 miles away · 40,977 residents.

About Dongola

Dongola is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 661 residents. Dongola was laid out in 1857 as a stop along the Illinois Central Railroad. A post office known as "Unionville" had been established in 1855, but the name was changed to "Dongola," after Dongola, Sudan. Dongola makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Dongola is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. The village is situated north of Cairo at the intersection of Old U.S. Highway 51 and Interstate 57.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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