Shell Valley, ND Demographics

A map of Shell Valley's Population by Race

Shell Valley, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,243, an increase from the 1,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% Native American/Other, 7.5% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shell Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shell Valley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shell Valley, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shell Valley is ranked the 44th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Shell Valley was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shell Valley's White Population

93 residents of Shell Valley, or 7.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shell Valley is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Shell Valley ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 447.1%. White residents' share of Shell Valley's population has increased from 1.5% to 7.5%.

Shell Valley is more White than neighboring Belcourt (5.9% White), Green Acres (1.9% White), and East Dunseith (6.7% White). Shell Valley is less White than neighboring Rolette (70% White), and St. John (21% White).

Shell Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Shell Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shell Valley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Shell Valley ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Shell Valley is less Black than neighboring St. John (5.6% Black).

Shell Valley's Asian Population

10 residents of Shell Valley, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shell Valley is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Shell Valley ranks 148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Valley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Shell Valley's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Shell Valley is more Asian than neighboring Green Acres (0% Asian), Rolette (0% Asian), and St. John (0% Asian). Shell Valley is less Asian than neighboring Belcourt (1.7% Asian), and East Dunseith (5.1% Asian).

Shell Valley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Shell Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shell Valley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shell Valley ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Valley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shell Valley's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Shell Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Acres (1.5% Hispanic), Rolette (1.7% Hispanic), and St. John (1% Hispanic).

Shell Valley's Native American/Other Population

1,140 residents of Shell Valley, or 91.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shell Valley is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Shell Valley ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shell Valley's population has decreased from 94.9% to 91.7%.

Shell Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolette (25.9% Native American/Other), St. John (63.6% Native American/Other), and East Dunseith (86.2% Native American/Other). Shell Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belcourt (92.4% Native American/Other), and Green Acres (96.6% Native American/Other).

Shell Valley's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shell Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shell Valley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Shell Valley ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shell Valley's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Shell Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Rolette (2.5% Multiracial), St. John (8.7% Multiracial), and East Dunseith (2% 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.