Dwight is a village located in Livingston County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 2.6 square miles (7.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 640 ft. With a population of approximately 4,363 residents, Dwight offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.8% males and 53.2% females, and it has a population density of 697.67 people per square mile (655.47/km²). Dwight lies at a latitude of 41.09 and a longitude of -88.43, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (8.3%), followed by English (6.8%), German (30.9%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60420.