Enhanced Cost of Living Calculator
Now includes childcare, taxes, health, housing for home owners vs renters, insurance costs and more when you upgrade to premium.
SEE MY OPTIONS
No Thanks
Cost of Living
Compare Cities
Quiz
Community Data
Crime
Climate
Schools
News
Places to Live
Find a Place
Top Lists
Rankings
Interactive Map
Login
Create Account
Shell, WY People
Reviews
Download City Report
Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States
/
Wyoming
/ No Metro Area /
Big Horn County
/ Shell /
Zip Codes
EXPLORE SHELL
Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Jobs
Weather
School Ratings
Education Stats
Economy
Health
Religion
People Stats
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Interactive Map
Upgrade to Premium
Shell, WY is a small rural town located in Big Horn County. With a population of only 86 people, it is one of the least populated towns in Wyoming with a population density of 143 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Shell offers plenty of activities and amenities for locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include the Shell Country Store, Shell Valley Hotel and Bar, and Windy Gap Trading Post. Shell is also home to several organizations such as the Shell Volunteer Fire Department and the Shell Senior Citizens Center. There are many year-round outdoor activities in the area such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and hunting. There are also several local sporting events that take place each year including rodeos, archery tournaments, and cross country ski competitions.
Estimated Total Population by Age
People
Shell, Wyoming
United States
Population
86.0
329,725,481.0
Female Population
19.8%
50.5%
Male Population
80.2%
49.5%
Median Age
36.5
38.4
Population - 2020
90.0
326,569,308.0
Population - 2010
34.0
309,327,143.0
Population - 2000
74.0
285,036,114.0
Population - 1990
67.0
251,960,433.0
Pop. 2000 to Now
120.3%
15.6%
Pop. 1990 to Now
143.3%
30.8%
Population Density
75.4
93.4
Land Area
1.141
3531905.423
Water Area
0
264836.791
White
100.0%
59.4%
Black
0.0%
12.2%
Asian
0.0%
5.6%
Native American
0.0%
0.6%
Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.4%
Two or More Races
0.0%
3.2%
Hispanic
0.0%
18.4%
Married Population
34.9%
49.8%
Currently Married
34.9%
48.0%
Married but Separated
0.0%
1.8%
Single Population
65.1%
50.2%
Never Married
65.1%
33.8%
Divorced
0.0%
10.8%
Widowed
0.0%
5.6%
Household Size
2
2.6
Households
43.0
124,010,992.0
Family Households
17.0
80,755,759.0
Married couple, w/children
100.0%
30.5%
Married couple, no children
0.0%
42.9%
Non Family Households
26.0
43,255,233.0
Single householder, w/children
0.0%
15.8%
Single householder, no children
0.0%
10.8%
Reviews for Shell
See all ()
Write a Review
Start Your Review of Shell
Voting
Compare Shell, WY
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Shell, Wyoming to any other city in the US.
Compare now
Follow Us