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Shelburn

Indiana · 1,103 residents (2025 est.) · 0.691 sq mi
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Shelburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $73,700. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,103 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shelburn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,546
+108%since 2000
from $12,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+36%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,238)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score12%(151)
Diversity Score
12
+402%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelburn, Indiana?

Shelburn, Indiana has about 1,264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelburn, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelburn, Indiana earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelburn, Indiana expensive?

In Shelburn, Indiana, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Shelburn, Indiana?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Shelburn, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelburn, Indiana?

About 24.7% of people in Shelburn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelburn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelburn, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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