Shelton, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
41,162
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
5.4%
Median Home
$345,200
Median Income
$98,873
Median Rent
$1,375
Shelton SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Shelton, CT Crime Report
388Total Crimes
939.4Total Crimes / 100k People
-59.96%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelton / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 388 | 939.4 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 41.2 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 21.8 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4.8 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 371 | 898.3 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 72 | 174.3 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 222 | 537.5 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 77 | 186.4 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Shelton, CT Cost Of Living
131Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shelton | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 166 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 147 | 134 | 100 | |
Shelton, CT Photos
Source: Wikipedia
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Rankings for Shelton in Connecticut
Map Of Shelton, CT
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Population over time in Shelton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,162 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 41,155 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 41,282 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 40,979 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 40,783 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 40,472 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 40,006 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 39,641 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 39,310 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 39,061 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelton
| Race | Shelton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Shelton
| Gender | Shelton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelton for adults over 25
| Education | Shelton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Shelton, Connecticut
| Income | Shelton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
