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Shelby

Indiana · 164 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Shelby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,180. Population has fallen 37% since 2023, a loss of 95 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

164
−37%since 2023
from 259 in 2023
2010 – 2024
127 / sq mi
−37%since 2023
from 201 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
63.4
−3%since 2023
from 65.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
119254388522657201020202024Shelby
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,180
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,070
−18%since 2023
from $31,639 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.344
+40%since 2023
from 0.246 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical100%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

81.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
18.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
68.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
81.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Shelby, Indiana?

Shelby, Indiana has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelby, Indiana earns about $32,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Shelby, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Indiana?

About 32.9% of people in Shelby, Indiana 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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