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Shellman

Georgia · 861 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 $34,643. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 305 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,800. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
861
−26%since 2000
from 1,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+35%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7921,0001K1K2K1990201020202024Shellman
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,643
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,170
+88%since 2000
from $11,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(292)
Black63.3%(545)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(70)
Diversity Score67.2%(578)
Diversity Score
67
+25%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shellman, Georgia?

Shellman, Georgia has about 861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shellman, Georgia?

The typical household in Shellman, Georgia earns about $34,643 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Shellman, Georgia?

About 8.7% 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 38.1% 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 301 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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