Shell Valley is a CDP located in Rolette County North Dakota. Shell Valley has a 2024 population of 1,181. Shell Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -23.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,541 in 2020.
The average household income in Shell Valley is $50,410 with a poverty rate of 27.91%. The median age in Shell Valley is 27.5 years: 26.4 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shell Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,109 | 99.73% |
| White | 3 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 3.23 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 138 | 3.53 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.15 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Married | 79 | 3.8 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Male | 43 | 5.3 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 30.63% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 17.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 5.21% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 19.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 5.82% |
| Some College | 88 | 13.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 650 | 412 | 147 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 22.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,845 | $0 | $90,845 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,708 | $25,708 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $31,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,508 | $30,324 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $38,650 | $0 |
$38,508
Average Earnings
$30,324
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.82% of Shell Valley residents speak only English, while 5.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,079 | 302 | 27.99% |
27.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.92%
Male Poverty Rate
28.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shell Valley is Native, with 27.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shell Valley is Native, with 27.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.26% |
| High School | 38.28% |
| Some College | 32.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.6% |
| Female Employed | 13.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,281 | $45,733 |
| Households | $43,281 | $50,410 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 20 | 2.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.2%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
92.72%
Born in Shell Valley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shell Valley residents were born in the United States, with 92.72% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,181 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,182 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,183 | -44 | -3.59% |
| 2021 | 1,227 | -314 | -20.38% |
| 2020 | 1,541 | 367 | 31.26% |
| 2019 | 1,174 | -126 | -9.69% |
| 2018 | 1,300 | -60 | -4.41% |
| 2017 | 1,360 | 124 | 10.03% |
| 2016 | 1,236 | -160 | -11.46% |
| 2015 | 1,396 | 31 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 1,365 | 67 | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 1,298 | 71 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 1,227 | -119 | -8.84% |
| 2011 | 1,346 | 149 | 12.45% |
| 2010 | 1,197 | 0 | 0% |