Shelburne, VT Demographics

A map of Shelburne's Population by Race

Shelburne, Vermont has an estimated population of 6,499, an increase from the 6,178 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 6.8% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shelburne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shelburne has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shelburne, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shelburne is ranked the 12th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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). Shelburne was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shelburne's White Population

5,587 residents of Shelburne, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shelburne is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Shelburne ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Shelburne's population has decreased from 91.3% to 86.0%.

Shelburne is more White than neighboring South Burlington (78.2% White), East Charlotte (52% White), and Burlington (84.1% White). Shelburne is less White than neighboring West Charlotte (100% White), and St. George (90.5% White).

Shelburne's Black Population

73 residents of Shelburne, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shelburne is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Shelburne ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.0%. Black residents' share of Shelburne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Shelburne is more Black than neighboring East Charlotte (0% Black), and West Charlotte (0% Black). Shelburne is less Black than neighboring South Burlington (1.8% Black), St. George (4.9% Black), and Burlington (2.9% Black).

Shelburne's Asian Population

77 residents of Shelburne, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shelburne is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Shelburne ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Shelburne's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Shelburne is more Asian than neighboring East Charlotte (0% Asian), West Charlotte (0% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian). Shelburne is less Asian than neighboring South Burlington (10.2% Asian), and Burlington (4.2% Asian).

Shelburne's Hispanic Population

257 residents of Shelburne, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shelburne is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Shelburne ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Shelburne's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.0%.

Shelburne is more Hispanic than neighboring South Burlington (3.5% Hispanic), East Charlotte (0% Hispanic), West Charlotte (0% Hispanic), St. George (0.5% Hispanic), and Burlington (2.8% Hispanic).

Shelburne's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Shelburne, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shelburne is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shelburne ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shelburne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Shelburne is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Charlotte (0% Native American/Other), West Charlotte (0% Native American/Other), St. George (0% Native American/Other), and Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other).

Shelburne's Multiracial Population

445 residents of Shelburne, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shelburne is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Shelburne ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelburne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 98.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Shelburne's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.8%.

Shelburne is more Multiracial than neighboring South Burlington (5.5% Multiracial), West Charlotte (0% Multiracial), St. George (4.1% Multiracial), and Burlington (5.8% Multiracial). Shelburne is less Multiracial than neighboring East Charlotte (48% 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.