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Holiday Shores

Illinois · 2,840 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Holiday Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,038. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $179,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,840
−3%since 2019
from 2,930 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 1,852 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+14%since 2019
from 40.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Holiday Shores
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,038
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,207 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,132
+5%since 2019
from $38,322 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $182,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
4.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,838)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(68)
Diversity Score7.7%(224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,577)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(81)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.9%(55)
Diversity Score14.8%(419)
Diversity Score
15
+93%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+4%since 2019
from 31.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Female
48.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

Holiday Shores, Illinois has about 2,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holiday Shores, Illinois earns about $104,038 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 $179,800.

How educated are people in Holiday Shores, Illinois?

About 37.3% 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 1.2% of people in Holiday Shores, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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