Shelton town, Connecticut
Shelton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shelton town is a geographic entity located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 42,880. The land area covers 30.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 42,880 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,096 | ±528 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 16,927 | ±558 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,096 | ±528 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 831 | ±265 |
| Median Home Value | $452,600 | ±$12,639 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,741 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,185 | ±$10,854 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,448 | ±$2,776 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,728 | ±485 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,523 | ±725 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Shelton | KG-04 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | KG-04 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | 07-08 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | PK-04 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | PK-04 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | 05-06 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | 09-12 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Shelton | PK-04 | Shelton, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Bridgeport, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Bridgeport, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
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College Vocational | 2.3 mi away | 8 Progress Drive, Shelton, CT, 06484 |
203929059245800
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HUNTINGTON BRANCH
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 41 CHURCH ST., SHELTON, CT, 06484 |
(203) 926-0111
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Porter & Chester Institute
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06610 |
8605292519
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PLUMB MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 65 WOOSTER ST., SHELTON, CT, 06484 |
(203) 924-1580
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Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 153 North Street, Seymour, CT, 06483 |
20388800973
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DERBY NECK LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 307 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, DERBY, CT, 06418 |
(203) 734-1492
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Sacred Heart University
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College | 7.9 mi away | 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT, 06825-1000 |
2033717999
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DERBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 313 ELIZABETH ST., DERBY, CT, 06418 |
(203) 736-1482
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Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 1450 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06610-3239 |
2038700941
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EDITH WHEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 733 MONROE TURNPIKE, MONROE, CT, 06468 |
(203) 452-2850
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ANSONIA 1 NE, CT US, located 3.9 miles from Shelton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 18.4° | 27.2° | 3.95" | — |
| February | 38.1° | 18.9° | 28.5° | 3.62" | — |
| March | 46.8° | 27.4° | 37.1° | 4.72" | — |
| April | 58.2° | 37.5° | 47.9° | 4.72" | — |
| May | 69.0° | 47.2° | 58.1° | 4.04" | — |
| June | 77.3° | 57.9° | 67.6° | 3.93" | — |
| July | 82.0° | 63.1° | 72.6° | 4.30" | — |
| August | 82.0° | 62.1° | 72.1° | 4.56" | — |
| September | 75.0° | 53.6° | 64.3° | 4.38" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 41.2° | 52.3° | 5.00" | — |
| November | 51.6° | 32.0° | 41.8° | 4.24" | — |
| December | 41.2° | 23.3° | 32.3° | 4.57" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Derby city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Oronoque CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Daniels Farm CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Ansonia city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| East Village CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0914068170. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.