Demographics & People — Shelton, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,354 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 34.4 |
| Total Households | 495 |
| Family Households | 389 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3972 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 983 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 493 |
| Other groups | 344 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 299 |
| Irish | 198 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 192 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 154 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 145 |
| English | 119 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 83 |
| American | 66 |
Language
| English Only | 1,055 |
| Spanish | 206 |
| Population 5+ | 1,261 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 962 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelton, Nebraska.