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Shelby

Iowa · 696 residents · 2.065 sq mi
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Shelby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

696
+5%since 1990
from 660 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 320 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+4%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5566226887538191990201020202024Shelby
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,295 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,720
+51%since 1990
from $9,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
20.9% rent
2.3
+70%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(656)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(17)
3
+67%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Iowa?

Shelby, Iowa has about 696 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Iowa?

The typical household in Shelby, Iowa earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Iowa expensive?

In Shelby, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Shelby, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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