Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shorewood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,343

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.7%13,527

Hispanic/Latino

15.3%2,799

Black

5%908

Asian

2.1%391

Two or More

2.1%389

Other

1.8%329

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%595

High School Diploma

22.7%3,001

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%762

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,981

Associate's Degree

7.5%996

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%3,218

Master's Degree

14.7%1,947

Professional Degree

1.3%169

Doctorate

0.8%110

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

41.1%

Graduate+

16.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$337,800

Median Renti

$1,479

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.8%6,632

Renter-Occupied

3.2%220

Total Units

7,172

Homeownership

96.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%212

$50K–$100K

1%68

$100K–$150K

0.6%40

$150K–$200K

6.5%429

$200K–$300K

28.2%1,873

$300K–$500K

51.1%3,386

$500K–$1M

8.9%593

$1M+

0.5%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%63

2010–2019

17%1,218

2000–2009

39.5%2,831

1990–1999

14.3%1,024

1980–1989

8.1%579

1970–1979

12.3%885

1960–1969

5.3%377

1950–1959

1.1%82

1940–1949

0.1%10

1939 or earlier

1.4%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

96.9%6,641

Electricity

2.9%196

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%10

Other

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,105

Mean Household Incomei

$131,892

Per Capita Incomei

$50,261

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

9,290

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%163

$10K–$15K

1.3%90

$15K–$20K

1.7%119

$20K–$25K

2.2%149

$25K–$30K

0.9%61

$30K–$35K

3.6%244

$35K–$40K

1.8%121

$40K–$45K

3.6%244

$45K–$50K

2.2%151

$50K–$60K

4.3%293

$60K–$75K

6.7%460

$75K–$100K

10.4%714

$100K–$125K

9.9%678

$125K–$150K

11.4%778

$150K–$200K

19.3%1,323

$200K+

18.4%1,264

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$676/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes87% occupied$769/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes96% occupied$435/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $122,105/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

73.3%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

15.9%

Low income$61K–$98K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $98K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74% of subsidized households are minority

27.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,542

Avg. Commutei

34.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,679

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,228(8.4% of civilian adults)