Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,720 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,095 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,820 |
| Median Home Value | $137,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,060 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (69.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,923 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,142 (11.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,918 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 6,144 (68.9%) |
The table below compares Shelby County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 57 | 46th |
| Population Density | # 81 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 34 | 67th |
| Per Capita Income | # 67 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 102 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
