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Shell Valley

North Dakota · 1,146 residents · 15.001 sq mi
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Shell Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 751 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $59,400. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 295%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,146
+190%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
76 / sq mi
+190%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
28.2
+63%since 2000
from 17.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2035288541K2K1990201020202024Shell Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,083
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,363
+210%since 2000
from $4,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$59,400
+295%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$356
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
57.8%
+49.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
42.2% rent
1.5
+106%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other91.2%(1,046)
Diversity Score8.5%(98)
9
−86%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+108%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
89.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
34.3%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
47.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
51.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 56.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Valley, North Dakota?

Shell Valley, North Dakota has about 1,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shell Valley, North Dakota?

The typical household in Shell Valley, North Dakota earns about $39,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shell Valley, North Dakota expensive?

In Shell Valley, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Shell Valley, North Dakota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shell Valley, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shell Valley, North Dakota?

About 31.3% of people in Shell Valley, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shell Valley, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Shell Valley, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 835 residents, a change of about 268 percent over that period.

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

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