Shelton, NE Demographics

A map of Shelton's Population by Race

Shelton, Nebraska had a population of 1,034 in 2020. It was 80.5% White, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is the 112th 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

832 residents of Shelton identify as White, or 80.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #503 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more White than neighboring Gibbon (58.9% White), Wood River (75.4% White), and Heartwell (80.2% White). Shelton is less White than neighboring Kenesaw (94.6% White), and Prosser (86.8% White).

Shelton's Black Population

4 residents of Shelton identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #163 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Black than neighboring Wood River (0.3% Black), Kenesaw (0.1% Black), Prosser (0% Black), and Heartwell (0% Black). Shelton is less Black than neighboring Gibbon (0.5% Black).

Shelton's Asian Population

1 residents of Shelton identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #250 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is less Asian than neighboring Kenesaw (1% Asian), Prosser (1.3% Asian), and Heartwell (2.5% Asian).

Shelton's Hispanic Population

165 residents of Shelton identify as Hispanic, or 16.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenesaw (2.7% Hispanic), Prosser (1.3% Hispanic), and Heartwell (12.3% Hispanic). Shelton is less Hispanic than neighboring Gibbon (38% Hispanic), and Wood River (21.6% Hispanic).

Shelton's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Shelton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #356 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wood River (0.8% Native American/Other), Kenesaw (0.3% Native American/Other), Prosser (1.3% Native American/Other), and Heartwell (2.5% Native American/Other).

Shelton's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Shelton identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shelton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Shelton is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shelton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibbon (2.4% Multiracial), Wood River (1.8% Multiracial), Kenesaw (1.3% Multiracial), and Heartwell (2.5% Multiracial). Shelton is less Multiracial than neighboring Prosser (9.2% Multiracial).

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