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CITY · 2010 ACS

Shelter Cove

California · 693 residents · 5.829 sq mi
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Shelter Cove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,656. Population has grown 36% since 2011. Median home value is $455,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
693
+36%vs 2011
vs 508 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
+36%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
−5%vs 2011
vs 45.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
371489607724842201020202024Shelter Cove
2024543
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,656
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,318
−13%vs 2011
vs $26,915 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−23%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade32.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $369,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,219 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.5%
+28.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.7
+28%vs 2011
vs 8.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99%(503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(608)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(47)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(136)
Diversity Score
20
+703%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 34.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
51.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelter Cove, California?

Shelter Cove, California has about 693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelter Cove, California earns about $42,656 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 $455,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Shelter Cove, California?

About 21.0% 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 7.4% of people in Shelter Cove, California live below the federal poverty line.

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