CITY
Shelburne
Vermont · 6,499 residents · 7.171 sq mi
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Shelburne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $553,200. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
20246K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(208)
5 to 94.3%(281)
10 to 148.4%(549)
15 to 197.2%(469)
20 to 241.1%(72)
25 to 345.1%(333)
35 to 4412.6%(819)
45 to 5413.8%(899)
55 to 6414.1%(918)
65 to 7414.4%(939)
75 to 849.5%(615)
85 and over6.1%(397)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$109,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,187 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.9%
Public administration6.4%
Information5.7%
Retail trade5.4%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$553,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $496,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
5.0
+8%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(5,562)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(247)
Asian1.4%(87)
Other5.7%(359)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,587)
Black1.1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino4%(257)
Asian1.2%(77)
Other7.8%(505)
32
+19%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.2%(77)
South American1.1%(73)
Puerto Rican1.1%(71)
Colombian0.7%(47)
Mexican0.4%(25)
Argentine0.3%(22)
Cuban0.2%(11)
Peruvian0.1%(4)
Ancestry
English21.7%(1,411)
German16.2%(1,050)
Irish15.1%(982)
French Canadian7.8%(504)
French7.7%(503)
Italian6.7%(437)
Scottish5.6%(363)
Russian2.9%(190)
Greek2.5%(164)
American2.4%(159)
Subsaharan African2.3%(152)
Dutch2.2%(145)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Nigerian2.2%(142)
Swedish1.9%(125)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(111)
Polish1.6%(102)
Canadian1.3%(86)
Welsh1%(65)
Czech0.9%(58)
Arab0.8%(53)
Norwegian0.7%(47)
Lithuanian0.6%(37)
West Indian0.6%(36)
Haitian0.6%(36)
Slovak0.5%(33)
Ukrainian0.5%(33)
Lebanese0.4%(28)
Iraqi0.4%(25)
British0.4%(25)
Danish0.4%(23)
Iranian0.3%(22)
Portuguese0.3%(22)
Austrian0.3%(20)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Ghanaian0.2%(10)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
99.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(518)
Married67.6%(1,637)
Widowed0.9%(23)
Divorced10.1%(244)
Women 15+
Never married17%(516)
Married57.8%(1,758)
Widowed11.9%(363)
Divorced13.2%(402)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Shelburne, Vermont?
Shelburne, Vermont has about 6,499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Shelburne, Vermont?
The typical household in Shelburne, Vermont earns about $109,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Shelburne, Vermont expensive?
In Shelburne, Vermont, the median home is worth about $553,200, and the typical rent is about $1,439 a month.
How educated are people in Shelburne, Vermont?
About 70.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shelburne, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Shelburne, Vermont?
About 10.0% of people in Shelburne, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.
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