Shorewood is a village located in Will County Illinois. Shorewood has a 2024 population of 18,432. Shorewood is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Shorewood is $132,926 with a poverty rate of 3.38%. The median age in Shorewood is 42.6 years: 40.4 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shorewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,782 | 81.63% |
| Two or more races | 958 | 5.29% |
| Other race | 887 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 753 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 729 | 4.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,359 | 2.84 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Married | 4,248 | 3.38 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Non Family | 1,573 | 1.31 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Female | 395 | 3.32 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 143 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 305 | 2.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,106 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,989 | 23.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,947 | 15.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,394 | 26.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 2,779 | 21.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,143 | 9,931 | 4,038 |
| Hispanic | 1,096 | 995 | 418 |
| Asian | 601 | 498 | 294 |
| Black | 561 | 536 | 117 |
| Other Race | 454 | 369 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 413 | 120 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,867 | $103,304 | $61,050 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,357 | $115,980 | $69,454 |
| High School Graduate | $52,078 | $70,970 | $27,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,250 | $73,224 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,500 | $91,135 | $49,434 |
| Some College | $66,083 | $91,579 | $40,570 |
$68,500
Average Earnings
$91,135
Average Male
$49,434
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.77% of Shorewood residents speak only English, while 11.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,654 | 370 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 729 | 104 | 14.27% |
| Multiple | 929 | 77 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 2,094 | 74 | 3.53% |
| Black | 753 | 49 | 6.51% |
| Other | 887 | 8 | 0.9% |
3.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
3.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shorewood is Asian, with 14.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shorewood is Other, with 0.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.91% |
| High School | 7.11% |
| Some College | 3.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 4% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
| Female Employed | 0.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,500 | $149,176 |
| Households | $119,904 | $132,926 |
| Married Families | $146,105 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,301 | $77,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,312
Number of Veterans
1,261
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 477 |
| Second Gulf War | 377 |
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 381 |
| 65 to 74 | 366 |
| 75+ | 356 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,178 | 10.07% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 16.08% |
| Other Race | 53 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 42 | 6.91% |
| Black | 35 | 5.75% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.31%
Born in Shorewood
93.01%
Native Born
6.99%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
93.01% of Shorewood residents were born in the United States, with 78.31% having been born in Illinois. 3.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,748 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 18,685 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 18,622 | 64 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 18,558 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 18,495 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 18,432 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 18,369 | 93 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 18,276 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 18,277 | 98 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 18,179 | 691 | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 17,488 | 178 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 17,310 | 130 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 17,180 | 179 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 17,001 | 233 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 16,768 | 187 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 16,581 | 200 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 16,381 | 157 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 16,224 | 170 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 16,054 | 346 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 15,708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,686 | 1,422 | 22.7% |
| 1990 | 6,264 | 1,550 | 32.88% |
| 1980 | 4,714 | -14,034 | -74.86% |