Shafter, Illinois
Shafter: Township in Fayette County, Illinois
About
Shafter is a township located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 485 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 478 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shafter
| Population : | 478 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Area : | 36.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 574 feet / 175 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:16:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shafter is located at 39°0'49"N 89°11'6"W (39.0136600, -89.1850700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shafter decreased by 1.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 486 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 483 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 483 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 480 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 479 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 476 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 473 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 469 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 469 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 478 | 1.88% | estimation process |
Schools in Shafter
College & universities near Shafter, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shafter, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Shafter
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Post Office | Vandalia (IL) | 62471 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Shafter , California City in Kern County, California, United States with a population of 20,739 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 6,662 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Avena | 1,924 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Elmo | 1,367 | City in Illinois |
| Ramsey | 1,003 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| La Clede | 881 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Brownstown | 733 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sefton | 567 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Pittsburg | 549 | Village in Illinois |
| Farina | 495 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Wilberton | 489 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Saint Peter | 338 | Human settlement in Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bingham | 77 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
