Dowell
Village in Jackson County, Illinois

Dowell is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, with 368 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkville, 2.1 miles S.
- 368residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 944 / sq mipopulation density
- 62927ZIP code
About Dowell
Dowell is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 368 at the 2020 census,
down from 408 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Dowell
- Median household income
- $55,714
- Median home value
- $50,800
- Median age
- 40.6
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Dowell had 368 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 368 |
|---|---|
| Density | 944 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dowell at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 368 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9396° N, 89.2395° W |
| ZIP code | 62927 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1720565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dowell
- Elkville2.1 mi S
- Du Quoin4.3 mi N
- Vergennes6.1 mi SW
- St. Johns6.6 mi N
- Mulkeytown7.5 mi E
- Royalton8.1 mi SE
- De Soto8.6 mi S
- Hurst8.7 mi SE
- Bush9.0 mi SE
- North City10.2 mi E
- Christopher10.4 mi E
- Zeigler10.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dowell
What county is Dowell in?
Dowell is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Dowell, IL?
368 people lived in Dowell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dowell, IL?
The ZIP code of Dowell is 62927.
What is the elevation of Dowell?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dowell?
Elkville (2.1 mi), Du Quoin (4.3 mi), Vergennes (6.1 mi), St. Johns (6.6 mi), Mulkeytown (7.5 mi).
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