Shelby, Montana Population 2022
Shelby is a city located in Toole County Montana. Shelby has a 2020 population of 2,849. It is also the county seat of Toole County. Shelby is currently declining at a rate of -2.00% annually and its population has decreased by -16.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,406 in 2010.
The average household income in Shelby is $67,340 with a poverty rate of 10.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $532 per month, and the median house value is $148,300. The median age in Shelby is 44 years, 41 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
Shelby Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelbywas:
- White: 86.35%
- Native American: 10.56%
- Two or more races: 1.69%
- Black or African American: 0.75%
- Asian: 0.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,658 | 86.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 325 | 10.56% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.65% |
Shelby Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,123 | 2.15 | 57 |
| Married | 550 | 2.9 | 80.9 |
| Non Family | 458 | 1.17 | 37.8 |
| Female | 90 | 2.16 | 16.7 |
| Male | 25 | 3.4 | 28 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 2.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 8.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,036 | 44.20% |
| Some College | 538 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 247 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 2.94% |
Shelby Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,942 | 1,784 | 307 |
| Native American | 238 | 164 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 100 | |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 2 |
| Black | 23 | 18 | |
| Asian | 15 | 9 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20.00%.
Shelby Language by Age
Shelby Language
94.25% of Shelby residents speak only English, while 5.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
Shelby Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,089 | 242 | 11.58% |
| Asian | 20 | 11 | 55.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.58%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shelby
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Asian, with 55.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.26%.
Shelby Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Shelby Married by Age and Sex
Shelby Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Shelby Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 12.14% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 17.24% |
| Black | 5 | 21.74% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.81% |
Shelby Veterans by Education
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
48%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.45%
Born in Shelby
96.30%
Native Born
3.70%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
3.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.30% of Shelby residents were born in the United States, with 59.45% having been born in Montana. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,849 | -58 | -2.00% |
| 2021 | 2,907 | -58 | -1.96% |
| 2020 | 2,965 | -58 | -1.92% |
| 2019 | 3,023 | -58 | -1.88% |
| 2018 | 3,081 | -37 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 3,118 | -86 | -2.68% |
| 2016 | 3,204 | -71 | -2.17% |
| 2015 | 3,275 | -13 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 3,288 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,290 | -47 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 3,337 | 52 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 3,285 | -121 | -3.55% |
| 2010 | 3,406 | 190 | 0.58% |
| 2000 | 3,216 | 453 | 1.53% |
| 1990 | 2,763 | -379 | -1.28% |
| 1980 | 3,142 | 31 | 0.10% |
| 1970 | 3,111 | -906 | -2.52% |
| 1960 | 4,017 | 959 | 2.77% |
| 1950 | 3,058 | 520 | 1.88% |
| 1940 | 2,538 | 0.00% |