Population 20,415 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shorewood
Household size in Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Shorewood holds 2.82 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Shorewood has larger households than the great majority of Illinois cities.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shorewood is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, as it has nationally.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Shorewood, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Shorewood
Renters in Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.3% of households in Shorewood rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Shorewood: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Compared with other Illinois cities, Shorewood has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Shorewood is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 16 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,647 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,568 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,615 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,829 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$182 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Shorewood runs $1,829 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $182 a month since 2006–10, up 11%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Shorewood
Bachelor's degrees in Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Shorewood than nationally: 41.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Shorewood: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Shorewood
| Period | Shorewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Shorewood is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Shorewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood | 2.82 | 43.5 | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 1996 | $1,829 | 41.2% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| Joliet | 2.88 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 31.2% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,443 | 21.7% | 82.0% | 6.2% |
| Rockdale | 3.02 | 28.9 | 30.8% | 48.5% | 7.1% | 1950 | $1,268 | 13.1% | 82.8% | 8.4% |
| Minooka | 3.01 | 34.2 | 9.4% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 1999 | $1,605 | 28.1% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| Plainfield | 3.24 | 38.2 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 2000 | $2,302 | 45.0% | 94.9% | 4.6% |
| Crest Hill | 2.30 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 29.2% | 2.4% | 1986 | $1,753 | 24.6% | 88.1% | 4.7% |
| Channahon | 3.03 | 37.3 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,355 | 26.9% | 95.9% | 6.6% |
| Plattville | 3.33 | 33.2 | 20.0% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 1991 | $2,022 | 31.4% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| Elwood | 2.53 | 43.4 | 6.0% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 1988 | $1,497 | 20.1% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| Romeoville | 3.15 | 38.5 | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1991 | $1,859 | 29.0% | 86.3% | 5.4% |
| Lockport | 2.75 | 40.0 | 9.0% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,837 | 39.8% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
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 Shorewood. 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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