Shelton, NE Profile: Facts & Data

The Village of Shelton had a population of 1,019 as of July 1, 2024. Shelton ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Shelton is located at latitude 40.7792 and longitude -98.7309 in Buffalo County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Shelton encompass a land area of 0.73 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Buffalo County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

While the primary coordinates for Village of Shelton are located in Buffalo County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Hall County.

The Village of Shelton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Village of Shelton is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Buffalo County.

Shelton, NE Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,019 (100%)
Population in Households	1,019 (100.0%)
Population in Families	872 (85.6%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	1,058
Diversity Index²	49


INCOME
Median Household Income	$62,083
Average Household Income	$90,851
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	17%
Per Capita Income	$36,198
Wealth Index⁵	83
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (54.6)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	446 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	305 (68.4%)
Renter Occupied HU	101 (22.6%)
Vacant Housing Units	40 ( 9.0%)
Median Home Value	$167,982
Average Home Value	$197,623
Housing Affordability Index³	135

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	406
Average Household Size	2.51
Family Households	285
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Shelton, NE - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Shelton to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-0.16%	-0.04%
Households	0.17%	0.00%
Families		-0.14%
Median Household Income		3.42%
Per Capita Income		4.28%
Owner Occupied HU		0.33%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 114	81st
Population Density	# 184	69th
Median Household Income	# 392	34th
Housing Affordability Index	# 389	66th
Per Capita Income	# 352	41st
Diversity Index	# 48	92nd

Shelton, NE Profile: Facts & Data

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Shelton, NE Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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