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Shell Ridge

California · 746 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Shell Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 252 residents. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,912,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
−25%since 2023
from 998 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,735 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 2,321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+9%since 2023
from 42.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6868651K1K1K201020202024Shell Ridge
2024746
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$180,214
−3%since 2023
from $186,306 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+2%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,912,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,000,001 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
7.6
−4%since 2023
from 8.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(876)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(95)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score27.5%(275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(76)
Asian1.9%(14)
Other2%(15)
Diversity Score31.3%(234)
Diversity Score
31
+14%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
−18%since 2023
from 42.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
47.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
14.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Ridge, California?

Shell Ridge, California has about 746 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shell Ridge, California?

The typical household in Shell Ridge, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shell Ridge, California expensive?

In Shell Ridge, California, the median home is worth about $1,912,000.

How educated are people in Shell Ridge, California?

About 82.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shell Ridge, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shell Ridge, California?

About 1.9% of people in Shell Ridge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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