Shelton, CT Demographics

A map of Shelton's Population by Race

Shelton, Connecticut has an estimated population of 41,889, a slight increase from the 40,869 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 8.7% Asian, 6.7% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shelton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shelton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shelton, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shelton is ranked the 16th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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). Shelton was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shelton's White Population

27,919 residents of Shelton, or 66.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shelton is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Shelton ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Shelton's population has decreased from 77.6% to 66.6%.

Shelton is more White than neighboring Derby (57.6% White). Shelton is less White than neighboring Oronoque (78.9% White), Daniels Farm (82.3% White), East Village (84.5% White), and Trumbull Center (69.3% White).

Shelton's Black Population

2,804 residents of Shelton, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shelton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Shelton ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's Black population has grown by an estimated 54.7%. Black residents' share of Shelton's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.7%.

Shelton is more Black than neighboring Oronoque (1.1% Black), Daniels Farm (0.9% Black), East Village (1.2% Black), and Trumbull Center (3.4% Black). Shelton is less Black than neighboring Derby (11.3% Black).

Shelton's Asian Population

3,642 residents of Shelton, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shelton is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Shelton ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.3%. Asian residents' share of Shelton's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.7%.

Shelton is more Asian than neighboring Derby (2.5% Asian), Oronoque (0.9% Asian), and East Village (7.1% Asian). Shelton is less Asian than neighboring Daniels Farm (12.5% Asian), and Trumbull Center (9.2% Asian).

Shelton's Hispanic Population

5,294 residents of Shelton, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shelton is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Shelton ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Shelton's population has increased from 10.0% to 12.6%.

Shelton is more Hispanic than neighboring Oronoque (6.7% Hispanic), Daniels Farm (3.5% Hispanic), East Village (4.6% Hispanic), and Trumbull Center (9.4% Hispanic). Shelton is less Hispanic than neighboring Derby (22.4% Hispanic).

Shelton's Native American/Other Population

670 residents of Shelton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shelton is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Shelton ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shelton's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Shelton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Daniels Farm (0% Native American/Other), and East Village (0% Native American/Other). Shelton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Derby (2.1% Native American/Other), Oronoque (7.1% Native American/Other), and Trumbull Center (3.2% Native American/Other).

Shelton's Multiracial Population

1,560 residents of Shelton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shelton is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Shelton ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Shelton's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.

Shelton is more Multiracial than neighboring Daniels Farm (0.9% Multiracial), and East Village (2.6% Multiracial). Shelton is less Multiracial than neighboring Derby (4.1% Multiracial), Oronoque (5.4% Multiracial), and Trumbull Center (5.4% 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.