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Shellman

Georgia · 812 residents (2025 est.) · 3.149 sq mi
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Shellman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,859. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,100. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
974
−16%since 2000
from 1,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+34%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:812 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7921,0001K1K2K1990201020202024Shellman
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,859
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,778
+84%since 2000
from $11,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+28%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+86%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(356)
Black68.6%(800)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(628)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(316)
Black60.9%(593)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(19)
Diversity Score65.2%(635)
Diversity Score
65
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−26%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shellman, Georgia?

Shellman, Georgia has about 974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shellman, Georgia?

The typical household in Shellman, Georgia earns about $28,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shellman, Georgia expensive?

In Shellman, Georgia, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Shellman, Georgia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shellman, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shellman, Georgia?

About 32.8% of people in Shellman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shellman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shellman, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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