Shellsburg, Iowa
Shellsburg: Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Shellsburg is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 983 and a population density of 495 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 957 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Shellsburg
| Population : | 957 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Benton County |
| Postal code : | 52332 |
| Area : | 1.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:27:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shellsburg is located at 42°5'40"N 91°52'10"W (42.0944400, -91.8693500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shellsburg decreased by 2.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 983 | - | census |
| 2011 | 996 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 984 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 975 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 962 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 958 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 970 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 975 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 975 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 972 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 957 | -1.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,302 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,433 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,210 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,435 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 82.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 418 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
Shellsburg zip code is 52332.
County name: Benton, County
fips: 19011
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $137,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,229 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $442 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $806 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,642 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,225 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 226,179 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,701 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,860 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,216 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 628 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 305 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 234 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 758.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.49 |
Other Places in Shellsburg
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Schools in Shellsburg
College & universities near Shellsburg, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153083 | Capri College-Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52404 |
Post offices near Shellsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shellsburg Post Office | Shellsburg (IA) | 52332 |
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 5,019 | City in Iowa |
| Belle Plaine | 2,417 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Atkins | 1,978 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Urbana | 1,498 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Walford | 1,436 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Newhall | 846 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blairstown | 653 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Van Horne | 646 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Keystone | 615 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Norway | 528 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Garrison | 355 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Geneva | 154 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Mount Auburn | 144 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Luzerne | 92 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
