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Shelton

Nebraska · 1,059 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Shelton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $87,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,059
−7%since 2000
from 1,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8741K1K1K1K1990201020202024Shelton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,189
+24%since 2000
from $16,232 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(935)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(416)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(851)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.1%(403)
Diversity Score
38
+4%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelton, Nebraska?

Shelton, Nebraska has about 1,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Shelton, Nebraska earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelton, Nebraska expensive?

In Shelton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Shelton, Nebraska?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shelton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelton, Nebraska?

About 7.5% of people in Shelton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelton, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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