Shelby is a city located in Richland County Ohio. Shelby has a 2024 population of 9,255. Shelby is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,286 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby is $61,524 with a poverty rate of 15.26%. The median age in Shelby is 40.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,972 | 95.36% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 173 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,483 | 2.35 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 1,667 | 3.09 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 1,385 | 1.24 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 224 | 3.13 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 207 | 2.96 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 375 | 6.58% |
| Associates Degree | 466 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 535 | 9.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 403 | 7.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,575 | 45.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 1,195 | 20.97% |
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 | 5,524 | 5,003 | 896 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 97 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 43.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,193 | $68,180 | $48,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,455 | $70,913 | $60,650 |
| High School Graduate | $30,182 | $45,821 | $15,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,995 | $42,589 | $6,714 |
| Overall | $39,643 | $53,371 | $25,901 |
| Some College | $41,000 | $55,658 | $32,768 |
$39,643
Average Earnings
$53,371
Average Male
$25,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.98% of Shelby residents speak only English, while 3.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,637 | 1,177 | 15.41% |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 17 | 10.76% |
15.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.75%
Male Poverty Rate
16.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Hispanic, with 10.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.25% |
| High School | 18.99% |
| Some College | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.18% |
| Male Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,425 | $75,154 |
| Households | $55,355 | $61,524 |
| Married Families | $83,258 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,630 | $38,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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
452
Number of Veterans
426
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 7.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
81.44%
Born in Shelby
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
98.78% of Shelby residents were born in the United States, with 81.44% having been born in Ohio. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,217 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 9,224 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 9,232 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 9,240 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 9,247 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 9,255 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 9,263 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 9,274 | -33 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 9,307 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 9,286 | 226 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 9,060 | 14 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 9,046 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 9,030 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 9,059 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 9,092 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 9,125 | -38 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 9,163 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 9,196 | -36 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 9,232 | -75 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 9,307 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,821 | 257 | 2.69% |
| 1990 | 9,564 | -82 | -0.85% |
| 1980 | 9,646 | -201 | -2.04% |
| 1970 | 9,847 | 741 | 8.14% |
| 1960 | 9,106 | 1,135 | 14.24% |
| 1950 | 7,971 | 1,328 | 19.99% |
| 1940 | 6,643 | 445 | 7.18% |
| 1930 | 6,198 | 620 | 11.12% |
| 1920 | 5,578 | 675 | 13.77% |
| 1910 | 4,903 | 218 | 4.65% |
| 1900 | 4,685 | -4,532 | -49.17% |