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Shell Ridge

California · 1,014 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Shell Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $203,833. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 328 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $995,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 159% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
−24%since 2019
from 1,342 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,358 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 3,121 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+9%since 2019
from 45.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6868651K1K1K201020202024Shell Ridge
2024746
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$203,833
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $214,740 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$113,778
+4%since 2019
from $109,125 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$995,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $978,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
9.3% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+7%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(741)
Black3.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(181)
Asian18.6%(250)
Other8.9%(119)
Diversity Score79.1%(1,062)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(736)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(73)
Asian12.3%(125)
Other5.6%(57)
Diversity Score53.9%(546)
Diversity Score
54
−32%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
+12%since 2019
from 40.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
81.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
Female
66.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
Foreign born
33.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Ridge, California?

Shell Ridge, California has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shell Ridge, California earns about $203,833 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 $995,700.

How educated are people in Shell Ridge, California?

About 76.9% 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 0.0% of people in Shell Ridge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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