Demographics & People — Shannon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 772 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 772 |
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| Median Age | 51.8 |
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| Total Households | 366 |
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| Family Households | 218 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0768 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 724 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 279 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 192 |
| Irish | 103 |
| English | 96 |
| Other groups | 68 |
| American | 41 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| Scottish | 30 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 22 |
| Swedish | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 721 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 728 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 56 |
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| Population 18+ | 571 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shannon, Illinois.
