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Shellman

Georgia · 1,166 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Shellman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,950. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,600. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,166
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,162 in 1990
1990 – 2025
370 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 369 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+9%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7921,0001K1K2K1990201020202024Shellman
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,950
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,800 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,267
+55%since 1990
from $7,255 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.2%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
31.7% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35%(407)
Black64.8%(753)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(356)
Black68.6%(800)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(628)
54
−6%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.2%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+18%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shellman, Georgia?

Shellman, Georgia has about 1,166 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shellman, Georgia?

The typical household in Shellman, Georgia earns about $20,950 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 $37,600, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Shellman, Georgia?

About 10.5% 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 33.2% of people in Shellman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shellman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shellman, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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