What is the population of Shelton, Nebraska?

Shelton has a population of approximately 1,389 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Shelton, Nebraska located?

Shelton is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.7783°, -98.7295°.

What is the median household income in Shelton?

The median household income in Shelton is approximately $81,278 based on the most recent open data.

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Shelton

Total population

1,389

Median home value

$142,100

17.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$81,278

Shelton$81k

National$74k

Elevation615 m

Land area1.9 km²

Weather47°F · Patchy Drizzle

Coordinates40.78°, -98.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Flood Watch · Severe
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:17AM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 29 at 11:55PM CDT until September 30 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

615 m

Area

1.9 km²

Official website

villageofshelton.net

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Overview

Shelton is a village in Buffalo and Hall counties, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Shelton had a population of 1,034. It is located west of Grand Island along both the Union Pacific Railroad and U.S. Route 30. Nebraska Link 10-D connects Shelton with Interstate 80.

History & geography

History

Shelton, evolving from Wood River Centre, is one of the older communities in Nebraska. The first European settler to live in the area was a Mormon by the name of Joseph Johnson in 1858. The "Huntsman's Echo", his publication, was the first newspaper west of Omaha Prior to service by the railroad, The Great Western Stage Company established a stage station at Wood River Center in 1860 to serve its Fort Kearny route. The Union Pacific Railroad came to the area in 1866; with additional settlers, the need to establish government was realized. Patrick Walsh, Martin Slattery, and a Sergeant Cody petitioned the governor to organize Buffalo County in 1869. Shelton held the name of Wood River Center from 1860 to about 1873. By 1876, a new school district was organized; it was legally known as No. 19 in Buffalo County. A Carnegie Library building was funded on April 7, 1913. In 1983, Shelton was featured in CBS's On The Road.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. The downtown business district is situated near the banks of the Wood River and the historic Lincoln Highway (now U.S. Highway 30) passes through Shelton.

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