Shelton, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,882 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1062.0 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.57% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,951 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Shelton declined by 15.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,560 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Shelton has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,680 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.55% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Shelton is about 16% higher than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $29,030 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,783 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Shelton is about 1.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,783 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Shelton spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.8 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,913 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,030 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,703 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Shelton is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Shelton has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Shelton has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shelton, Connecticut.
What is the population of Shelton, Connecticut?
The population of Shelton, Connecticut is 33,882, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Shelton, Connecticut?
The population density of Shelton, Connecticut is 1062.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Shelton, Connecticut?
The median household income in Shelton, Connecticut is $110,680, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Shelton, Connecticut?
The median home price in Shelton, Connecticut is $29,030, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Shelton, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Shelton, Connecticut is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.