Population 227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shennington
Household size in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Shennington run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Shennington skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Shennington than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shennington
Renters in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Shennington is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.8% of the housing in Shennington, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Shennington was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $828 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$490 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shennington costs $1,088 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The typical renter here spends 19.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shennington
Bachelor's degrees in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Shennington have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.8%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Shennington is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin as a whole (93.3%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shennington
| Period | Shennington | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shennington is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Wisconsin overall (3.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shennington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shennington | 2.45 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 16.9% | 24.8% | 1982 | $1,088 | 14.8% | 88.6% | 4.7% |
| Wyeville | 2.63 | 47.6 | 10.1% | 17.1% | 17.4% | 1981 | $1,156 | 14.6% | 87.3% | 5.7% |
| Cutler | 2.12 | 52.9 | 7.0% | 16.5% | 47.2% | 1979 | $1,053 | 12.0% | 89.5% | 1.4% |
| Oakdale | 2.56 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 17.0% | 10.1% | 1989 | $972 | 19.7% | 89.1% | 5.3% |
| Camp Douglas | 2.64 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 18.7% | 17.5% | 1978 | $927 | 16.1% | 90.0% | 3.9% |
| Valley Junction | 2.58 | 44.8 | 16.5% | 14.7% | 7.0% | 1982 | $948 | 15.5% | 95.9% | 4.9% |
| Norway Ridge | 2.39 | 50.8 | 8.2% | 16.5% | 31.7% | 1982 | $1,015 | 12.6% | 86.9% | 3.2% |
| Tomah | 2.26 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 37.7% | 7.6% | 1981 | $891 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| Orange Mill | 2.46 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 23.3% | 15.7% | 1976 | $845 | 16.5% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| Clifton | 3.29 | 32.1 | 7.2% | 16.7% | 7.9% | 1987 | $727 | 17.0% | 78.6% | 1.9% |
| Hustler | 2.45 | 40.3 | 8.7% | 22.2% | 11.8% | 1974 | $772 | 17.3% | 90.6% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shennington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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