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Shelton, CT vs New Haven, CT

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- New Haven is 0% more densely populated than Shelton.
- People are 49.8% less likely to be married in New Haven.
- The Median Age is 17.2 years younger in New Haven.
 Shelton, CTNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock133,874329,725,481
 Female Population52.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
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 Population - 201039,614  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock123,626285,036,114
 Population - 199035,418  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,162.593.4
 Land Area30.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Shelton, CTNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Shelton, CTNew Haven, CTUnited States
 White80.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.1%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Shelton, CTNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Married Population55.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock25.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households16,204  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock26,11980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,172  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Shelton    4 Reviews
zach · Shelton, CT
low taxes
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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Jessie · Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT best place to live
Over 7 years ago

I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's.  More

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geo · Shelton, CT
I'm staying put
Over 13 years ago

I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is  More

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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews
Brian · New Haven, CT
College
Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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gretchen · Williamstown, MA
Crime
Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Michael · New Haven, CT
Great place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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