The following article discusses the Population & Steets in Shelaburne Falls City. The data is presented in the form of maps. These maps help visualize the differences in the racial makeup of the city. For more detailed information about the racial makeup of Shelburne Falls, view the diversity map. The green areas represent areas where people of different races live together and the red ones are areas where people of different races live apart.
The census data shows that about 67% of the population in Shelburne Falls has a bachelor's degree, and 33% have a master's, professional, or doctorate degree. The city's occupations are divided into three groups: service industry, blue-collar, and white-collar. More than half of the population in the city is employed in a white-collar position.
The first permanent settlement in the vicinity of the Shelburne Falls occurred in 1760, and the population grew to 575 within sixteen years. Early settlers were Presbyterian Scotch Irish, migrated from New Hampshire. The first meetinghouse was located in the Hill Cemetery, and early residents relied on the rich uplands for economic support. The town's population declined slowly as residential construction ceased.
The town's population was fairly evenly spread out. Twenty-one percent of the people lived under the age of eighteen. Twenty-four percent of households were made up of married couples, and 12.4% were made up of single people. Forty-seven percent of households were non-families, while 14.8% of them were senior citizens living alone. The median age of the population was 41 years old, with males outnumbering females 86.5 to 1.