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Holiday Shores

Illinois · 2,782 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Holiday Shores has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,907. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $245,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,782
−12%since 2023
from 3,162 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,759 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 1,999 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+5%since 2023
from 44.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Holiday Shores
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,907
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,265 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,061
+6%since 2023
from $43,396 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+9%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $231,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,822
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,755 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,868)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(198)
Asian1.9%(59)
Other1.2%(37)
Diversity Score21.6%(683)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(184)
Asian1.2%(32)
Other1.8%(50)
Diversity Score22.2%(616)
Diversity Score
22
+3%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−10%since 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
53.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

Holiday Shores, Illinois has about 2,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

The typical household in Holiday Shores, Illinois earns about $86,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holiday Shores, Illinois expensive?

In Holiday Shores, Illinois, the median home is worth about $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,822 a month.

How educated are people in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Holiday Shores, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Holiday Shores, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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