CensusEasy
CITY

Shabbona

Illinois · 867 residents (2025 est.) · 1.283 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Chicago metro area
Compare
The short version

Shabbona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 357 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
−38%since 2000
from 929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+60%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:867 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5077039001K1K1990201020202024Shabbona
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,526 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,850
+97%since 2000
from $20,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+30%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shabbona on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(910)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(511)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score24.7%(141)
Diversity Score
25
+668%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Shabbona

Southport
Pop 873
Pioneer
Pop 868
Newport
Pop 906
Cedar Key
Pop 744
Places similar to Shabbona
Head to head

Compare Shabbona to nearby cities

SHABBONA VS
DeKalb
Income$46,481−27%
Home value$204,700+10%
Population40,467+4567%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHABBONA VS
Rochelle
Income$66,307+4%
Home value$164,300−12%
Population9,498+996%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHABBONA VS
Plano
Income$86,271+35%
Home value$230,700+24%
Population12,677+1362%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHABBONA VS
Sycamore
Income$84,120+32%
Home value$265,700+42%
Population19,083+2101%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Shabbona, Illinois?

Shabbona, Illinois has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shabbona, Illinois?

The typical household in Shabbona, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shabbona, Illinois expensive?

In Shabbona, Illinois, the median home is worth about $186,600, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Shabbona, Illinois?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shabbona, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shabbona, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Shabbona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shabbona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Shabbona, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Shabbona with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Shabbona, Illinois: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy