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Old Shawneetown

Illinois · 113 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 $16,667. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−59%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+15%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
561302042783521990201020202024Old Shawneetown
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,667
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,339
+96%since 2000
from $9,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+71%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
53.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Shawneetown, Illinois?

Old Shawneetown, Illinois has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Shawneetown, Illinois earns about $16,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 49.3% 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 214 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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

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