Shelburn, IN Demographics

A map of Shelburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,201	1,058	95.0%	95.6%
Hispanic	44	12	3.5%	1.1%
Multiracial	19	35	1.5%	3.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Shelburn, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,264, a large increase from the 1,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shelburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shelburn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shelburn, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 9.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shelburn is ranked the 305th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shelburn was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shelburn's White Population

1,201 residents of Shelburn, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shelburn is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Shelburn ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Shelburn's population has decreased from 95.6% to 95.0%.

Shelburn is more White than neighboring Sullivan (90.6% White), Hymera (90.7% White), and Coalmont (82.2% White). Shelburn is less White than neighboring Farmersburg (98.4% White), and Dugger (98.1% White).

Shelburn's Black Population

0 residents of Shelburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shelburn is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Shelburn ranks 512th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Shelburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Shelburn is less Black than neighboring Farmersburg (1% Black), and Sullivan (0.3% Black).

Shelburn's Asian Population

0 residents of Shelburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shelburn is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Shelburn ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Shelburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Shelburn's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Shelburn, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shelburn is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Shelburn ranks 599th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Shelburn's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.5%.

Shelburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Farmersburg (0% Hispanic), Sullivan (1.1% Hispanic), Hymera (0% Hispanic), Coalmont (0% Hispanic), and Dugger (0% Hispanic).

Shelburn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shelburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shelburn is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shelburn ranks 556th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shelburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Shelburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sullivan (1.4% Native American/Other).

Shelburn's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Shelburn, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shelburn is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shelburn ranks 411th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Shelburn's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.5%.

Shelburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmersburg (0.6% Multiracial). Shelburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Sullivan (6.5% Multiracial), Hymera (9.3% Multiracial), Coalmont (17.8% Multiracial), and Dugger (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.