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Shelter Cove

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.829
State:
California

Shelter Cove is a CDP located in Humboldt County, California. Shelter Cove has a 2026 population of 780. Shelter Cove is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Shelter Cove is $44,444 with a poverty rate of 24.86%. The median age in Shelter Cove is 49.7 years: 56.7 years for males, and 45.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 143.5 males.

780
Total Population
134
Density (mi²)
5 0.65%
Growth

Shelter Cove Population

Shelter Cove Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202678050.65%
202577560.78%

Median Age

Overall: 49.7 years
Female: 45.3 years
Male: 56.7 years

Shelter Cove Adults

There are 493 adults, (138 of whom are seniors) in Shelter Cove.

Sex Ratio

Female: 223 (41.1%)
Male: 320 (58.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelter Cove includes 79.37% White, 5.16% Black or African American, 4.97% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43179.37%
Two or more races5710.5%
Black or African American285.16%
Asian274.97%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43179.37%
Two or more races5710.5%
Black or African American285.16%
Asian274.97%

Shelter Cove Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelter Cove 's average per capita income is $33,359. Household income levels show a median of $44,444. The poverty rate stands at 24.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$46,250$71,865
Households$44,444$53,813
Non Families$44,010$44,792
Married Families$41,442-

$33,359

Average Income

$44,444

Median Household Income

24.86%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)