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Shelton, NE


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Shelton, Nebraska

Shelton, Nebraska, in Buffalo county, is 108 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 149 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The village contains a population of approximately 1,140.

The People and Families of Shelton

In Shelton, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shelton, at least compared to other villages of its size. There are plenty of young children in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelton had a median family income of $42,381.

Shelton Housing

Shelton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shelton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shelton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Shelton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shelton, NE

Comparing Shelton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times72
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built35
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