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Shipman

Illinois · 511 residents · 1.32 sq mi
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Shipman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,944. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−22%since 2000
from 655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755826897969031990201020202024Shipman
2024618
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,944
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,889
+45%since 2000
from $15,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(635)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(470)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(26)
Diversity Score
5
+4%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shipman, Illinois?

Shipman, Illinois has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shipman, Illinois?

The typical household in Shipman, Illinois earns about $46,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shipman, Illinois expensive?

In Shipman, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Shipman, Illinois?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shipman, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shipman, Illinois?

About 8.9% of people in Shipman, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shipman, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Shipman, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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