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Shawneetown, Illinois, in Gallatin county, is 38 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 130 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 1,410.
In Shawneetown, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Shawneetown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
In 2000, Shawneetown had a median family income of $33,500. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Shawneetown.
Political donors in Shawneetown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Shawneetown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Shawneetown the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Shawneetown, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shawneetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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