Demographics & People — Shelley, Idaho
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,987 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,300 |
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| Median Age | 30.8 |
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| Total Households | 1,716 |
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| Family Households | 1,223 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2346 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,203 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 624 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 1,599 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,230 |
| Other groups | 1,037 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 597 |
| American | 496 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 418 |
| German | 356 |
| Danish | 282 |
| Welsh | 193 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
Language
| English Only | 3,919 |
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| Spanish | 352 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,431 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 145 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,399 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelley, Idaho.
