Shell Pile Facts
| Area | 39.8 mi² |
| Population | 2,672 |
| Male Population | 1,345 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,327 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +16.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 38.3, Female: 40.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $90,272 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.24039, -75.02434 |
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Shell Pile Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,297 | 2,559 | 2,854 | 3,113 | 2,672 | 2,516 | 1,988 |
| Population Density | 57.7 / mi² | 64.3 / mi² | 71.7 / mi² | 78.2 / mi² | 67.1 / mi² | 63.2 / mi² | 50 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShell Pile Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pile | +16.3% | +4.4% | -6.4% |
| New Jersey | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shell Pile Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pile | 39.3 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
| New Jersey | 39 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shell Pile Population Density
Population Density: 67.1 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pile | 2,672 | 39.79 sq mi | 67.1 / mi² |
| New Jersey | 8.9 million | 8,722.6 sq mi | 1,020 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shell Pile Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Shell Pile Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $75,612 | $77,660 | $92,765 | $102,995 | $106,182 | $115,927 | $103,079 | $90,272 |
| Total GDP | $409.9M | $417.2M | $501.4M | $600.2M | $624M | $661.9M | $545M | $465.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Shell Pile CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pile | 45,368 tn | 16.98 tn | 1,140.1 tons/mi² |
| New Jersey | 148,066,842 tn | 16.64 tn | 16,975.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Shell Pile CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,368 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,140.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/17 | 9:47 PM | 4.1 | 35.6 km | 9,870 m | 9km ENE of Dover, Delaware | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/90 | 1:34 AM | 3.2 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/73 | 8:21 AM | 3.8 | 64 km | 14,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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