CITY
Shawneetown
Missouri · 122 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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The short version
Population has fallen 26% since 2023, a loss of 43 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024122
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.2%
Wholesale trade19.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+44.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Shawneetown, Missouri?
Shawneetown, Missouri has about 122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Shawneetown, Missouri?
About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shawneetown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Shawneetown, Missouri?
About 0.0% of people in Shawneetown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
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MissouriDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024