Shelby is a city located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Shelby has a 2025 population of 22,044. Shelby is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,958 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby is $69,975 with a poverty rate of 18.2%.The median age in Shelby is 41.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby includes 55.3% White, 32.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 12,092 | 55.3% |
Black or African American | 7,088 | 32.41% |
Two or more races | 2,075 | 9.49% |
Other race | 253 | 1.16% |
Asian | 179 | 0.82% |
Native American | 114 | 0.52% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby's average per capita income is $42,323. Household income levels show a median of $50,705. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $91,090 | - |
Families | $67,008 | $87,776 |
Households | $50,705 | $69,975 |
Non Families | $31,261 | $43,009 |
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