Shelton, CT
Census Place
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2021 Population
40,944
0.53% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
47.9
0.416% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
5.98%
10.9% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$103,647
4.83% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$358,900
3.97% 1-year growth
About
In 2021, Shelton, CT had a population of 40.9k people with a median age of 47.9 and a median household income of $103,647. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shelton, CT declined from 41,162 to 40,944, a −0.53% decrease and its median household income grew from $98,873 to $103,647, a 4.83% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shelton, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.93%), White (Hispanic) (4.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.3%).
None of the households in Shelton, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
95.1% of the residents in Shelton, CT are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Shelton, CT are Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (390 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Shelton, CT was $358,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.
Most people in Shelton, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelton, CT was 2 cars per household.
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Shelton, CT is home to a population of 40.9k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.6% of Shelton, CT residents were born outside of the country (5.14k people).
In 2021, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in Shelton, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.93k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Citizenship
95.1%
2021 Citizenship
95.7%
2020 Citizenship
As of 2021, 95.1% of Shelton, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shelton, CT was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.
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Diversity
Race and Ethnicity
The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelton, CT
White (Non-Hispanic)
32.9k ± 1.03k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 697
White (Hispanic)
1.93k ± 493
9.05%
Hispanic Population
3.71k people
In 2021, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in Shelton, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.93k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
9.05% of the people in Shelton, CT are hispanic (3.71k people).
The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shelton, CT as a share of the total population.
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Foreign-Born Population
12.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.14k people
11.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.85k people
As of 2021, 12.6% of Shelton, CT residents (5.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelton, CT was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.
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Military
Veterans
Most Common Service Period
Vietnam
715 ± 179
Gulf War (2001-)
241 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
183 ± 127
Shelton, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.97 times greater than any other conflict.
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Economy
The economy of Shelton, CT employs 21.7k people. The largest industries in Shelton, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,440 people), Manufacturing (3,146 people), and Educational Services (2,480 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($220,170), Wholesale Trade ($90,441), and Finance & Insurance ($90,326).
Employment
Occupations
21.7k
2021 Value
± 1,171
0.328%
1 Year growth
± 7.66%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelton, CT grew at a rate of 0.328%, from 21.6k employees to 21.7k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelton, CT, are Management Occupations (2,566 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,397 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,152 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelton, CT.
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Unemployment Insurance Claims
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Industries
Employment by Industries
21.7k
2021 Value
± 1,171
0.328%
1 Year growth
± 7.66%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelton, CT grew at a rate of 0.328%, from 21.6k employees to 21.7k employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelton, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,440 people), Manufacturing (3,146 people), and Educational Services (2,480 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelton, CT, though some of these residents may live in Shelton, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
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Median Earnings by Industry
$70,452
Median earning men ± $6,959
$54,416
Median earning women ± $4,379
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,563), Manufacturing ($95,142), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,784).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($91,765), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,901), and Manufacturing ($72,358).
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Employment by Industry Sector
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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023
As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.
The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.
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Domestic Trade
Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
Mixed freight
$23.3B
Motorized vehicles
$15.3B
Pharmaceuticals
$13.6B
In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).
The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.
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Domestic Trade Growth
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$182B
2020 Value in Connecticut
$344B
Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut
89.3% growth
In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.
The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.
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Interstate Trade
Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.
Most Common Trade Partners
New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B
In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.
The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).
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Civics
In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.
Presidential Elections
Presidential Popular Vote Over Time
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2020 Election Results
Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party
In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).
The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.
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Senator Elections
US Senators from Connecticut
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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.
In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.
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US Representative Elections
US Representatives from Connecticut
Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.
Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.
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Education
In 2021, universities in Shelton, CT awarded 390 degrees. The student population of Shelton, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 332 male students and 499 female students.
Most students graduating from Universities in Shelton, CT are White (118 and 30.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (88 and 22.6%), Black or African American (87 and 22.3%), and Unknown (67 and 17.2%).
The largest universities in Shelton, CT by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (390 and 100%).
The most popular majors in Shelton, CT are Medical Assistant (103 and 26.4%), Electrician (88 and 22.6%), and (88 and 22.6%).
Completions
Awarded Degrees over Time
The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.
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Working Population
Educational Pyramid
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Measure
In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.
This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.
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Educational Attainment
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Race
The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).
This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.
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The median property value in Shelton, CT was $358,900 in 2021, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $345,200 to $358,900, a 3.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelton, CT is 79.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.
People in Shelton, CT have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelton, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
Median household income in Shelton, CT is $103,647. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Shelton, CT was Census Tract 1105 with a value of $148,536, followed by Census Tract 1104 and Census Tract 1103.02, with respective values of $119,261 and $110,921.
Property
$358,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$8,966
$12,862
Median Property Taxes
±$712
The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelton, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shelton, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
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Rent vs Own
79.4%
Homeownership
2021
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021
In 2021, 79.4% of the housing units in Shelton, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shelton, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
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Equity
Income by Location
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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
Census Tract 1105
Census Tract 1104
Census Tract 1103.02
In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelton, CT was Census Tract 1105 with a value of $148,536, followed by Census Tract 1104 and Census Tract 1103.02, with respective values of $119,261 and $110,921.
The following map shows all of the places in Shelton, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
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Household Income
Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$103,647
Median Household Income
± $2,612
16.2k
Number of Households
± 1,035
In 2021, the median household income of the 16.2k households in Shelton, CT grew to $103,647 from the previous year's value of $98,873.
The following chart displays the households in Shelton, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.
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Wage Distribution
The closest comparable wage GINI for Shelton, CT is from Connecticut.
0.502
2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut
0.501
2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut
In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
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Transportation
Commuter Transportation
Most Common Commute in 2021
Drove Alone (81.3%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (6.94%)
In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Shelton, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (6.94%).
The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.
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Commute Time
27.2 minutes
Average Travel Time
Using averages, employees in Shelton, CT have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Shelton, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Shelton, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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Car Ownership
2 cars
Average Number
The following chart displays the households in Shelton, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelton, CT have 2 cars.
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Poverty
5.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelton, CT (2.42k out of 40.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelton, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.
The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.
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Social Needs
Data only available at the state level.
Most prevalent states
California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals
In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).
The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.
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Health
96.3% of the population of Shelton, CT has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.
Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1060 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1074 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.
Coverage
Patient to Clinician Ratios
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1,060 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT
Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,060 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1,074 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfield County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.
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Health Care Diversity
In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.
The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.
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Uninsured People
3.67%
Uninsured
56.5%
Employer Coverage
12.1%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
1.01%
Military or VA
Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelton, CT grew by 18.9% from 3.08% to 3.67%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelton, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
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