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Shelby town

County:
Orleans County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
46.389
State:
New York

Shelby town is located in Orleans County, New York. Shelby town has a 2026 population of 4,809. Shelby town is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,878 in 2020.

The median household income in Shelby town is $65,655 with a poverty rate of 12.48%. The median age in Shelby town is 45 years: 43 years for males, and 46.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.1 males.

4.8K
Total Population
104
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.08%
Growth

Shelby town Population

Shelby town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,809-4-0.08%
20254,813-4-0.08%
20244,817-4-0.08%
20234,821-5-0.1%
20224,826-47-0.96%
20214,873-5-0.1%
20204,878-39-0.79%
20195,035-24-0.47%
20185,059-15-0.3%
20175,074-60-1.17%
20165,134-30-0.58%
20155,164-47-0.9%
20145,211-46-0.88%
20135,257-31-0.59%
20125,288-33-0.62%
20115,32120.04%
20105,345-3-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 43 years

Shelby town Adults

There are 4,030 adults, (1,096 of whom are seniors) in Shelby town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,346 (48.3%)
Male: 2,512 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelby town includes 91.03% White, 3.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,42291.03%
Black or African American1463.01%
Asian771.59%
Two or more races761.56%
Other race711.46%
Native American661.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race711.46%
Two or more races310.64%
White170.35%
Black or African American90.19%
Native American80.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,40590.68%
Black or African American1372.82%
Asian771.59%
Native American581.19%
Two or more races450.93%

Shelby town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelby town 's average per capita income is $43,693. Household income levels show a median of $65,655. The poverty rate stands at 12.48%.

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
Married Families$102,847-
Families$75,417$95,566
Households$65,655$81,454
Non Families$48,205$53,677

$43,693

Average Income

$65,655

Median Household Income

12.48%

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)