Shawneetown, Illinois facts for kids
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Shawneetown, Illinois
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Gallatin County Courthouse
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Location of Shawneetown in Gallatin County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,054 |
| • Density | 1,435.97/sq mi (554.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62984
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-69082 |
| GNIS ID | 2395860 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Shawneetown, Illinois |
Shawneetown is a city in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,054 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Gallatin County.
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Location and Surroundings
Shawneetown is in the southeastern part of Gallatin County. It is located at 37°42′53″N 88°11′00″W / 37.714701°N 88.183465°W. Illinois Route 13 runs through the city. This road goes southeast about 3 miles to the Ohio River and the border with Kentucky. There, you'll find Old Shawneetown. If you go west on Route 13, it's about 20 miles to Harrisburg. Shawneetown is also on the northeast edge of the Shawnee National Forest.
A Brief History of Shawneetown
The current city of Shawneetown was built in 1937. This happened after a huge flood from the Ohio River covered the original town. That old town is now known as Old Shawneetown.
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 1,963 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,917 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,280 | −33.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,742 | 36.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,841 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,575 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,410 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,239 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,054 | −14.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,054 people living in Shawneetown. These people made up 505 households and 490 families. Most residents, about 92.13%, were White. About 1.14% were African American, and 0.48% were Native American. About 1.24% were from other backgrounds, and 4.46% were from two or more backgrounds. About 2.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.6% of households had kids under 18 living with them. About 31.4% were married couples. About 46.7% were households led by a woman without a husband present. And 22.8% were not families. Many households, 60%, had just one person living there. About 21.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Shawneetown was $40,231. For families, the average income was $44,554.
Famous People from Shawneetown
Some notable people have come from Shawneetown:
- John R. Anderson (1818–1863) was a Baptist minister and a teacher.
- Henry Rollmann (1853–1927) was involved in politics.
- William W. Wilshire (1830–1888) was a politician and a judge.
See also
In Spanish: Shawneetown para niños
