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Old Shawneetown

Illinois · 193 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Old Shawneetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $16,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−31%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+35%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
561302042783521990201020202024Old Shawneetown
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,682
+25%since 2000
from $9,379 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$242
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+6%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(188)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−3%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−37%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

Old Shawneetown, Illinois has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

The typical household in Old Shawneetown, Illinois earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Shawneetown, Illinois expensive?

In Old Shawneetown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $16,200, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

About 2.0% 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 37.2% 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 134 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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