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Shorewood Forest

Indiana · 2,708 residents · 1.899 sq mi
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Shorewood Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,885. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $318,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 137% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,708
−5%vs 2011
vs 2,847 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,426 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 1,499 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+6%vs 2011
vs 44.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,885
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,424 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,319
−15%vs 2011
vs $46,146 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.387 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $319,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.9% in 2011
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,663)
Black1.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(81)
Diversity Score15.4%(440)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,356)
Black3.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(99)
Asian4%(108)
Other1.8%(49)
Diversity Score30.3%(819)
Diversity Score
30
+96%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 27.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Female
45.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shorewood Forest, Indiana?

Shorewood Forest, Indiana has about 2,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shorewood Forest, Indiana?

The typical household in Shorewood Forest, Indiana earns about $112,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shorewood Forest, Indiana expensive?

In Shorewood Forest, Indiana, the median home is worth about $318,900.

How educated are people in Shorewood Forest, Indiana?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shorewood Forest, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shorewood Forest, Indiana?

About 1.4% of people in Shorewood Forest, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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