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Shelton

Connecticut · 40,869 residents · 30.631 sq mi
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Shelton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $345,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
40,869
+7%since 2000
from 38,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024Shelton
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,873
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,136
+64%since 2000
from $29,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(35,103)
Black1%(393)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,326)
Asian2.1%(787)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(6,050)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(31,701)
Black4.4%(1,812)
Hispanic / Latino10%(4,080)
Asian4.4%(1,800)
Other2%(802)
Diversity Score45.4%(18,557)
Diversity Score
45
+186%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelton, Connecticut?

Shelton, Connecticut has about 40,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelton, Connecticut?

The typical household in Shelton, Connecticut earns about $98,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelton, Connecticut expensive?

In Shelton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $345,200, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Shelton, Connecticut?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shelton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelton, Connecticut?

About 5.4% of people in Shelton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelton, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelton, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,451 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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