Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton: A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
About
Shelton is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,559. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,957 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1788.
Quick Facts about Shelton
| Population | 40,957 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Postal code | 06484 |
| Phone Area Codes | 475, 203 |
| Water as percent of area | 4% |
| Land as percent of area | 96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3165,-73.0932 |
| Altitude | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1789 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:13:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Shelton is located at 41°18'59"N 73°5'35"W (41.3164900, -73.0931600).
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Weather
51°F
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shelton increased by 3.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,559 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,952 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,241 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,920 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,148 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,086 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,232 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,079 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,128 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,129 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,957 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,268 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,170 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,582 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,161 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 745 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,633 |
Shelton zip code is 06484.
County name: Fairfield, County
fips: 09001
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,633 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $996 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $580 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 18 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,715 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,940 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,961 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 179,508 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,090 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,277 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,516 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 213 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,454 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 78,504 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 9.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 911 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,024 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 594 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 954 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 843 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 43.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 282.09 |
Best Things to Do in Shelton
1Indian Well State Park
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Services and Civic Places in Shelton
1City of Shelton
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54 Hill St, Shelton, CT 06484 View details
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People born in Shelton (9)
People born in Shelton, including Catholic bishop Peter Leo Gerety, psychotherapist Ernest Lawrence Rossi, musical comedy actress Helen Barnes, .
More notable people
- James A. Fitzpatrick (American film producer and narrator) he was born in 26/02/1894
- Willard Livingstone Beard (American missionary) he was born in 05/02/1865
- Black-Eyed Susan (American actress)
- Henry Curtis Beardslee (botanist (1807-1884)) he was born in 02/07/1807
- Sean Desai (American football coach) he was born in 21/04/1983
- Jason Perillo (American politician) he was born in 20/08/1977
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shelton, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445911 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton (CT) | 06484 |
| 455798 | Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc | Seymour (CT) | 06483 |
| 129941 | University of New Haven | West Haven (CT) | 06516-1916 |
| 130509 | Stone Academy-West Haven | West Haven (CT) | 06516 |
| 130493 | Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven (CT) | 06515-1355 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shelton, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shelton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Post Office | Shelton (CT) | 06484 |
| Derby Post Office | Derby (CT) | 06418 |
| Ansonia Post Office | Ansonia (CT) | 06401 |
| Shelton Carrier Annex Post Office | Shelton (CT) | 06484 |
| Huntington Post Office | Shelton (CT) | 06484 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Shelton, Washington county seat of Mason County, Washington, United States with a population of 10,955 people.
- Shelton, Nebraska village in Buffalo and Hall counties, Nebraska, in the United States with a population of 1,055 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Shelton distances to largest Connecticut cities