Shelton, Connecticut
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Shelton, Connecticut, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,889 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $108,185 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $452,600 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,741 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 16.8% | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 30.3 | 26.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 13.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 54.8% | 46.6% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 66.6% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 6.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 52.6 | 57.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 18.9% | 20.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 11.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 27.9% | 26.7% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 21.4% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 16,096 | 1,434,007 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 69.4% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.8% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 14.7% | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 25.7% | 29.1% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 28.3% | 35.8% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $54,448 | $55,915 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 9.2% | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 22.6% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 16.8% | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 4.3% | 11.8% | n/a |
Housing in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 16,927 | 1,541,822 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 64.2% | 58.6% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 14.5% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.9% | 7.0% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,977.0 | 1,967.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 32.5% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $5,409 | $6,643 | n/a |
Education in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 7.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 26.0% | 25.3% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 25.2% | 23.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.9% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 16.8% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 65.3% | 65.9% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 75.4% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 20.3% | 26.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 12.2% | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.7% | 8.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Shelton, Connecticut
| Statistic | Shelton | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 59.8% | 53.3% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 11.4% | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 78.0% | 76.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.2% | 12.8% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.2% | 17.5% | 16.7% |