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Shakertowne, MO
Census-designated place in Perry County, Missouri.
Population
569
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Shakertowne and its ZIP codes
Shakertowne at a glance
- Shakertowne is about 4.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,208, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,000 (26% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Housing and community stats
Shakertowne, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,208
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (110), French Americans (32), Scottish Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Shakertowne.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,977
9,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,856 per person
How people get to work
Shakertowne, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shakertowne, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shakertowne, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Shakertowne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerryvilleCity | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| LongtownTown | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BiehleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BrewerCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| LithiumCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Old AppletonTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| SedgewickvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| St. MaryCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Rockwood, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FrohnaCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ShawneetownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Chester, ILCity | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| OzoraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| Kaskaskia, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| AltenburgCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shakertowne, MO in?
- Shakertowne is in Perry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Shakertowne, MO?
- About 569 people live in Shakertowne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shakertowne?
- Nearby places include Perryville (2.5 mi), Longtown (5.5 mi), Biehle (6.2 mi), Brewer (7 mi), Lithium (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023