Shelburne Falls is a CDP located in Franklin County Massachusetts. Shelburne Falls has a 2024 population of 1,694. Shelburne Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually but its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,659 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelburne Falls is $74,200 with a poverty rate of 16.66%. The median age in Shelburne Falls is 50 years: 46.5 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelburne Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,506 | 88.64% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 41 | 2.41% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 810 | 2.04 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 377 | 1.17 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Married | 298 | 2.75 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 103 | 2.86 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 32 | 3.03 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 249 | 18.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 334 | 25.4% |
| High School Graduate | 338 | 25.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 209 | 15.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,214 | 1,144 | 531 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 36 | 25 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 24 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $19,375 | $0 | $19,236 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,094 | $39,167 | $56,875 |
| High School Graduate | $27,847 | $44,875 | $25,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,974 | $39,615 | $28,864 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $0 | $31,544 |
$31,974
Average Earnings
$39,615
Average Male
$28,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.7% of Shelburne Falls residents speak only English, while 6.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468 | 244 | 16.62% |
| Multiple | 151 | 32 | 21.19% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 11 | 11.22% |
| Asian | 41 | 7 | 17.07% |
16.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.66%
Male Poverty Rate
14.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelburne Falls is Multiple, with 21.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelburne Falls is Hispanic, with 11.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.16% |
| Some College | 17.3% |
| High School | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 90.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.83% |
| Male Employed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,934 | $91,715 |
| Households | $54,250 | $74,200 |
| Married Families | $90,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,976 | $50,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 7.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.8%
Born in Shelburne Falls
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
96.94% of Shelburne Falls residents were born in the United States, with 61.8% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,694 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 1,696 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,699 | 15 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,684 | 25 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 1,659 | -147 | -8.14% |
| 2019 | 1,806 | 50 | 2.85% |
| 2018 | 1,756 | 18 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,738 | 106 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 1,632 | -42 | -2.51% |
| 2015 | 1,674 | -25 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 1,699 | -125 | -6.85% |
| 2013 | 1,824 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,819 | -67 | -3.55% |
| 2011 | 1,886 | 155 | 8.95% |
| 2010 | 1,731 | 0 | 0% |