Shields, Illinois
Shields: township in Lake County, Illinois
About
Shields is a township located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,062 and a population density of 853 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,451 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shields
| Population | 36,451 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area | 45.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4678,-88.7134 |
| Altitude | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:51:07 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 796 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Shields is located at 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W (38.4678300, -88.7133900).
Shields map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Shields decreased by 7.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,062 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,353 | -7.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,704 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,084 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,328 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,759 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,647 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,781 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,738 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,598 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,451 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shields, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403469 | Frontier Community College | Fairfield (IL) | 62837 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shields, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Shields.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bluford Post Office | Bluford (IL) | 62814 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Shields, Michigan human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 6,587 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 14,511 | City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States |
| Spring Garden | 3,208 | Township in Jefferson County, Illinois |
| Ina | 2,279 | Village in Jefferson County, United States |
| Woodlawn | 670 | Community in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bluford | 660 | Village in the United States |
| Stratton | 432 | Township in Edgar County, Illinois |
| Dix | 428 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waltonville | 422 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonnie | 380 | Village in Illinois |
| Belle Rive | 347 | Village Jefferson County, Illinois, United States |
| Harmony | 263 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Nason | 228 | City in Jefferson County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Shields distances to largest Illinois cities