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Shabbona

Illinois · 929 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Shabbona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,526. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

929
+4%since 1990
from 893 in 1990
1990 – 2025
724 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+6%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5077039001K1K1990201020202024Shabbona
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,526
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,406 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,239
+65%since 1990
from $12,233 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$624
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(910)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(30)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shabbona, Illinois?

Shabbona, Illinois has about 929 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shabbona, Illinois?

The typical household in Shabbona, Illinois earns about $45,526 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 $112,600, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Shabbona, Illinois?

About 11.6% 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 5.3% of people in Shabbona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shabbona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Shabbona, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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