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Shelby

Alabama · 1,044 residents · 18.759 sq mi
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Shelby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,045. Population has fallen 34% since 2011, a loss of 548 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,700. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,044
−34%vs 2011
vs 1,592 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−34%vs 2011
vs 85 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 39.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6018711K1K2K201020202024Shelby
2024809
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,045
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$14,468
−32%vs 2011
vs $21,252 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.355 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $97,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $488 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.9% in 2011
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+41%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,348)
Black15.3%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(517)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(934)
Black6.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.6%(225)
Diversity Score
22
−34%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 27.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.5%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
45.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Alabama?

Shelby, Alabama has about 1,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Alabama?

The typical household in Shelby, Alabama earns about $35,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Alabama expensive?

In Shelby, Alabama, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Alabama?

About 7.5% 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 28.3% of people in Shelby, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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