Demographics & People — Shelton, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 41,402 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~43,100 |
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| Median Age | 44.5 |
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| Total Households | 15,741 |
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| Family Households | 11,096 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4425 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,902 |
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| Black or African American | 2,625 |
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| Asian | 3,583 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,907 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,727 |
| Italian | 8,243 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,051 |
| Irish | 6,378 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,991 |
| Polish | 3,651 |
| German | 3,622 |
| English | 2,980 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,218 |
| American | 1,652 |
Language
| English Only | 30,379 |
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| Spanish | 2,503 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,918 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,853 |
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| Population 18+ | 33,606 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelton, Connecticut.
