As of 2024 the population of Shelton is 1,019. The population is expected to shrink to 1,017 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.04%.
The median age of Shelton residents is 38.
The diversity index of Shelton is 49.2, meaning that there is a 49% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Shelton is $90,851 and projected to be $111,785 in 2029. Per capita income is $36,198, projected to be $44,626 in 2029. 2.85% of households – 29 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,071,619 and the average disposable income is $69,752.
There are 446 housing units in Shelton; 305 are owner-occupied, 101 are rented, and 40 are vacant. The average home value is $197,623, with 1 homes built in 2010 or later, and 165 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 40 businesses in Shelton, employing 316 workers and pulling from a labor force of 706 age 16 and above. 276 workers commute into Shelton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
430 residents both live and work in/around Shelton. The average travel time is 23.7 minutes. 12.33% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.56% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 601 drive alone, 67 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 22 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 17 residents work from home.
192 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 70 have associates degrees, 87 have bachelor’s degrees, and 35 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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