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Shiloh Township, Jefferson County, Illinois
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County, township, in Jefferson County, Illinois. Shiloh Township, Jefferson County had 6,449 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,524 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,520 (±26). GEOID 1708169511.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,449
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,524 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,520 ±26
Median household income
$70,031
±$11,753 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$148,900
±$11,978 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$945
±$56 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Shiloh Township, Jefferson County and what county is it in?
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County is a township in Jefferson County, Illinois. It covers 36.2 square miles of land, 180 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Shiloh Township (Jefferson County): Woodlawn (village, 617 in 2020). Part of Mount Vernon (city) also lies in it.
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County is in the Mount Vernon, IL micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,449 people lived in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,524 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,520 (±26).
| Measure | Shiloh Township, Jefferson County | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,520±26 | 36,550 | +54 |
| Households | 3,072±165 | 14,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.05±0.11 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,463±184 | 16,629 | no clear change |
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County's population since 2000
From 6,345 in 2000 to 6,449 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shiloh Township, Jefferson County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County?
The median resident of Shiloh Township, Jefferson County is 42.3 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.9%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shiloh Township, Jefferson County | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±2.9 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4%±2.5 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±2.8 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 44.5%±2.3 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2%±3.5 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±2.4 pts | 5.8% | −6.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.9%±2.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±4.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9%±1.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9%±4.5 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0%±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7%±5.1 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±3.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County earn?
Half of Shiloh Township, Jefferson County's 3,072 households earn less than $70,031 a year (±$11,753), against $63,118 in Jefferson County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $61,695 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shiloh Township, Jefferson County | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,031±$11,753 | $63,118 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,186±$8,020 | $80,324 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,950±$3,631 | $33,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±4.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±10.7 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3%±4.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7%±2.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±2.7 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County?
Owners occupy 58.6% of Shiloh Township, Jefferson County's occupied homes and renters 41.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $148,900 by its owner (±$11,978). The median renter pays $945 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shiloh Township, Jefferson County | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $148,900±$11,978 | $126,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $945±$56 | $885 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1%±10.4 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,228±$91 | $1,278 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.6%±4.6 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.4%±4.6 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,463±184 | 16,629 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.0%±4.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±6.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.9%±4.3 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9%±3.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County work and get to work?
83.8% of Shiloh Township, Jefferson County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Shiloh Township, Jefferson County | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±3.6 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±2.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.8%±4.1 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±3.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.1 pts | 5.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min±1.5 | 19.6 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,841 (Tract 505) to $70,066 (Tract 506).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505Jefferson County | 3,414 | $55,841 |
| Tract 506Jefferson County | 2,957 | $70,066 |
| Tract 503Jefferson County | 4,171 | $74,194 |
| Tract 507Jefferson County | 3,431 | $66,536 |
| Tract 501Jefferson County | 4,088 | $70,380 |
| Tract 509Jefferson County | 2,454 | $43,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shiloh Township, Jefferson County) · Census block assignment files
How does Shiloh Township, Jefferson County compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shiloh Township, Jefferson County is the 1,860th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 207th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County ranks 848th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 207th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 901st | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 911th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 848th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 525th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 832nd | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 655th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 317th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 503rd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 546th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,295th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 719th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,369th | 1,382 |
Shiloh Township, Jefferson County's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shiloh Township, Jefferson County?
11 of the 57 figures for Shiloh Township, Jefferson County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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