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Shelter Cove

California · 543 residents · 5.829 sq mi
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Shelter Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,444. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 221 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $450,300. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
−29%since 2023
from 764 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 131 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
−6%since 2023
from 52.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
371489607724842201020202024Shelter Cove
2024543
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,444
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,066 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,207
+9%since 2023
from $29,628 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+9%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $457,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
51.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
+2%since 2023
from 9.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(608)
Black4.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other14.5%(111)
Diversity Score42.9%(328)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(431)
Black5.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5%(27)
Other10.5%(57)
Diversity Score44.2%(240)
Diversity Score
44
+3%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
69.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% 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
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Female
41.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelter Cove, California?

Shelter Cove, California has about 543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelter Cove, California?

The typical household in Shelter Cove, California earns about $44,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelter Cove, California expensive?

In Shelter Cove, California, the median home is worth about $450,300.

How educated are people in Shelter Cove, California?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shelter Cove, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelter Cove, California?

About 24.9% of people in Shelter Cove, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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