Shelton, CT Demographics

A map of Shelton's Population by Race

Shelton, Connecticut had a population of 40,869 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 4.4% Black, 4.4% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shelton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population

31,701 residents of Shelton identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Shelton larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more White than neighboring Derby (61.6% White), and Trumbull Center (67.8% White). Shelton is less White than neighboring Oronoque (80.2% White), Daniels Farm (77.9% White), and East Village (83.2% White).

Shelton's Black Population

1,812 residents of Shelton identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shelton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Black than neighboring Daniels Farm (3.3% Black), and East Village (2.5% Black). Shelton is less Black than neighboring Derby (11.1% Black), Oronoque (7% Black), and Trumbull Center (8.1% Black).

Shelton's Asian Population

1,800 residents of Shelton identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #67 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Asian than neighboring Derby (2.7% Asian), Oronoque (1.6% Asian), and East Village (2.9% Asian). Shelton is less Asian than neighboring Daniels Farm (8.6% Asian), and Trumbull Center (7% Asian).

Shelton's Hispanic Population

4,080 residents of Shelton identify as Hispanic, or 10.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shelton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #55 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Hispanic than neighboring Oronoque (7.9% Hispanic), Daniels Farm (6.1% Hispanic), and East Village (7.3% Hispanic). Shelton is less Hispanic than neighboring Derby (20.6% Hispanic), and Trumbull Center (12.8% Hispanic).

Shelton's Native American/Other Population

328 residents of Shelton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Derby (0.7% Native American/Other), Daniels Farm (0.7% Native American/Other), and East Village (0.7% Native American/Other). Shelton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trumbull Center (0.9% Native American/Other).

Shelton's Multiracial Population

1,148 residents of Shelton identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Shelton is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Multiracial than neighboring Oronoque (2.5% Multiracial). Shelton is less Multiracial than neighboring Derby (3.2% Multiracial), Daniels Farm (3.4% Multiracial), East Village (3.4% Multiracial), and Trumbull Center (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.