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Shelby

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.287
State:
Indiana

Shelby is a CDP located in Lake County, Indiana. Shelby has a 2026 population of 194. Shelby is currently declining at a rate of -10.19% 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 Shelby is $32,180 with a poverty rate of 32.93%. The median age in Shelby is 63.4 years: 59.7 years for males, and 67.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males.

194
Total Population
151
Density (mi²)
-22 -10.19%
Growth

Shelby Population

Shelby Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026194-22-10.19%
2025216-21-8.86%

Median Age

Overall: 63.4 years
Female: 67.4 years
Male: 59.7 years

Shelby Adults

There are 164 adults, (75 of whom are seniors) in Shelby.

Sex Ratio

Female: 80 (48.8%)
Male: 84 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelby includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White164100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White164100%

Shelby Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelby 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $32,180. The poverty rate stands at 32.93%.

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
Households$32,180$43,300
Non Families$31,860$34,224
Families--
Married Families--

$0

Average Income

$32,180

Median Household Income

32.93%

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)