Old Shawneetown, IL

This village of 100 residents needs 9 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
100 (2026)
Households
39
Median household income
$30,694 (2023)
Owner-occupied
62%
Five-year housing need
9 units

Comparison to other Illinois municipalities

Old Shawneetown: $30,694 Median income (2023 estimate)
<$26K >$180K
Old Shawneetown: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.32
Old Shawneetown: No permit data
<0% >5.1%
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How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Old Shawneetown, IL has roughly 39 households, though population has been declining at 3.9% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Old Shawneetown, IL is heavily oriented toward other, which makes up 78% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Old Shawneetown, IL, with 62% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?