Shelby is a CDP located in Shelby County Alabama. Shelby has a 2024 population of 758. Shelby is currently declining at a rate of -2.7% annually and its population has decreased by -23.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby is $55,029 with a poverty rate of 19.55%. The median age in Shelby is 56.3 years: 56.4 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 691 | 86.48% |
Black or African American | 108 | 13.52% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 360 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
Married | 190 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
Non Family | 151 | 1.08 | 100 | 0 |
Female | 19 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 1.94% |
Associates Degree | 9 | 1.46% |
Bachelors Degree | 60 | 9.72% |
Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.08% |
High School Graduate | 339 | 54.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.43% |
Some College | 163 | 26.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 509 | 482 | 41 |
Black | 108 | 108 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $39,615 | $0 | $39,615 |
Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
High School Graduate | $63,571 | $72,669 | $0 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Overall | $62,727 | $72,885 | $48,750 |
Some College | $72,833 | $73,417 | $0 |
$62,727
Average Earnings
$72,885
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Shelby residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 685 | 117 | 17.08% |
Black | 108 | 38 | 35.19% |
19.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.11%
Male Poverty Rate
20.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Black, with 35.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby is White, with 17.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 55.56% |
Bachelors or Greater | 48.1% |
Some College | 35.47% |
High School | 12.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Employed | 0% |
Male Unemployed | 0% |
Female Employed | 0% |
Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | - | $82,833 |
Households | $28,403 | $55,029 |
Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $15,162 | $16,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
71.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 43 |
Korea | 27 |
Second Gulf War | 0 |
First Gulf War | 0 |
World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
75+ | 36 |
65 to 74 | 34 |
55 to 64 | 15 |
35 to 54 | 8 |
18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 93 | 16.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.11%
Born in Shelby
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shelby residents were born in the United States, with 89.11% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | 758 | -21 | -2.7% |
2023 | 779 | -20 | -2.5% |
2022 | 799 | -48 | -5.67% |
2021 | 847 | -140 | -14.18% |
2020 | 987 | 102 | 11.53% |
2019 | 885 | -420 | -32.18% |
2018 | 1,305 | -108 | -7.64% |
2017 | 1,413 | 39 | 2.84% |
2016 | 1,374 | 10 | 0.73% |
2015 | 1,364 | -53 | -3.74% |
2014 | 1,417 | 63 | 4.65% |
2013 | 1,354 | 37 | 2.81% |
2012 | 1,317 | -275 | -17.27% |
2011 | 1,592 | 548 | 52.49% |
2010 | 1,044 | 0 | 0% |