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Old Shawneetown

Illinois · 101 residents (2025 est.) · 0.51 sq mi
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Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−63%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+47%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
561302042783521990201020202024Old Shawneetown
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,548
+204%since 2000
from $9,379 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+43.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−15%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information56.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing21.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(95)
Black6.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(16)
Diversity Score
16
+497%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+41.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−49%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
34.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

Old Shawneetown, Illinois has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Old Shawneetown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

About 43.1% of people in Old Shawneetown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Shawneetown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Shawneetown, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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