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Shiloh

Illinois · 14,604 residents (2025 est.) · 11.047 sq mi
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Shiloh is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,573. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,572
+91%since 2000
from 7,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+25%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,604 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K12K16K1990201020202024Shiloh
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,573
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,692 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,176
+85%since 2000
from $25,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+4%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(6,153)
Black13.2%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(200)
Asian1.7%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(2,924)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(8,868)
Black24.4%(3,551)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(713)
Asian3.3%(477)
Other6.6%(963)
Diversity Score70.3%(10,245)
Diversity Score
70
+84%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiloh, Illinois?

Shiloh, Illinois has about 14,572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiloh, Illinois?

The typical household in Shiloh, Illinois earns about $99,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shiloh, Illinois expensive?

In Shiloh, Illinois, the median home is worth about $274,000, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Shiloh, Illinois?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shiloh, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shiloh, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Shiloh, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shiloh, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Shiloh, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,917 residents, a change of about 449 percent over that period.

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