Demographics & People — Shorewood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,218 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.2 |
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| Total Households | 6,591 |
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| Family Households | 4,876 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3192 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,195 |
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| Black or African American | 709 |
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| Asian | 553 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,179 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,615 |
| Other groups | 3,592 |
| German | 3,430 |
| Irish | 2,699 |
| Polish | 2,534 |
| Italian | 2,505 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,123 |
| English | 1,930 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,531 |
| Swedish | 736 |
Language
| English Only | 15,962 |
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| Spanish | 1,140 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,663 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,312 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,075 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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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 Shorewood, Illinois.
