Shelby Population

2010–2026

2,184

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Shelby. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,184-10.05%
20252,185+160.74%
20242,169-60.28%
20232,175-10.05%
20222,176-10.05%
20212,177+50.23%
20202,172+1457.15%
20192,027-30.15%
20182,030+70.35%
20172,023+20.10%

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Shelby Demographics

29.3median age

Median age

Female32.4 yrs
Male28.4 yrs

Adults

1,791
320 seniors · 18%1,471 other adults

Sex

Female 49% · 1,262Male 51% · 1,315

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Shelby Income

$49,855median household income

Median household income

$49,855

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,438

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Shelby Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%35%38%
Never married46%53%38%
Divorced12%8%17%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201