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Shelburn

Indiana · 1,107 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Shelburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,319. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,107
−13%since 2000
from 1,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,602 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shelburn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,319
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,274
+67%since 2000
from $12,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,058)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(33)
Diversity Score
3
+26%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelburn, Indiana?

Shelburn, Indiana has about 1,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelburn, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelburn, Indiana earns about $40,319 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Shelburn, Indiana?

About 7.0% 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 27.2% of people in Shelburn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelburn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelburn, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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