Shumway, IL is a small community located in the county of Effingham with a population of 693 people. The population density is 17 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Shumway Feed and Grain, Fuzzy's Dairy Treat, K&K Antiques & Collectibles, and Skipper's Grocery Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Cedar Lake and hunting in the nearby J.C. Murphy Wildlife Area. There are several organizations that serve the community such as the Shumway United Methodist Church and Shumway Lions Club. For those interested in sports, there are teams from local high schools participating in football, basketball, baseball and volleyball.
The population in Shumway (zip 62461) is 693. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shumway (zip 62461) is 52.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shumway (zip 62461) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shumway (zip 62461)
- 64.1% are married
- 6.4% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 2.9% have children, but are single
Race in Shumway (zip 62461)
- 99.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander