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06484

Shelton, CT

Total Population
41,206
Median Household Income
$112,366
Median Home Value
$410,400
Median Rent
$1,539

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$112,366
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$410,400
101.9% above state median
Rent
$1,539
100% above state median
Median Age
44.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shelton, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 43.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 5.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$112,366
+49.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.58 people

Total Households
15,774
Family Households
56.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.7%
#3 Industry
Finance
21.5%
Total Employed Residents:12,667

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
109 workers
Public Transit
2.1%
391 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,762
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.5%
21,586 employed
Labor Force
22,974
1,262 unemployed
Median Age
44.6 years
Per Capita Income
$54,444
Poverty Rate
5.5%