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Shelby

Alabama · 809 residents · 18.759 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $158,200. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
+17%since 2023
from 691 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 37 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 58.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6018711K1K2K201020202024Shelby
2024809
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,627
−2%since 2023
from $28,194 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.507 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(572)
Black17.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(647)
Black12.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(42)
Diversity Score42.6%(345)
Diversity Score
43
+20%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−8%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
Female
36.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Alabama?

Shelby, Alabama has about 809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Shelby, Alabama expensive?

In Shelby, Alabama, the median home is worth about $158,200.

How educated are people in Shelby, Alabama?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Alabama?

About 21.4% of people in Shelby, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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