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Shelby

Alabama · 940 residents · 18.759 sq mi
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Shelby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
940
+6%since 2019
from 885 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 47 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+1%since 2019
from 44.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6018711K1K2K201020202024Shelby
2024809
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,016
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,891 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$26,535
−2%since 2019
from $27,010 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
15.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−6%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(700)
Black15.6%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(15)
Other3.6%(32)
Diversity Score43.6%(385)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(800)
Black6.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(40)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.2%(30)
Diversity Score32.9%(309)
Diversity Score
33
−25%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
−13%since 2019
from 34.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
47.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Alabama?

Shelby, Alabama has about 940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Alabama?

The typical household in Shelby, Alabama earns about $76,016 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 $94,500.

How educated are people in Shelby, Alabama?

About 5.3% 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 8.0% of people in Shelby, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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