Shelburne, MA is a small rural town in the heart of Massachusetts with a population of 1,436, according to the latest census. It has a population density of 79 people per square mile and is home to many businesses and organizations. Local businesses include Shelburne Country Store, The Cake Gallery Bakery & Cafe, Shelburne Hardware Store, and the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market. Outdoor activities vary from hiking trails at Knightville Dam State Park to fishing and kayaking on the Deerfield River. There are also several local organizations that host events such as music festivals in downtown Shelburne Falls and an annual 4th of July parade. For sports lovers, there are various recreational leagues in town including soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball teams that compete against other nearby towns.
The population in Shelburne is 1,436. There are 62 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelburne is 58.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelburne is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelburne
- 45.7% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 25.4% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Shelburne
- 97.4% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander