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Shelby

Indiana · 539 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Shelby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,350. Population has grown 18% since 2011. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
539
+18%vs 2011
vs 457 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
419 / sq mi
+18%vs 2011
vs 355 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−9%vs 2011
vs 46.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
119254388522657201020202024Shelby
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,350
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,540 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,307
−15%vs 2011
vs $33,449 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.275 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−47.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+35%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(515)
Black1.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(37)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 32.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% 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
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.6% in 2011
Female
44.0%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Indiana?

Shelby, Indiana has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelby, Indiana earns about $57,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Indiana expensive?

In Shelby, Indiana, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Shelby, Indiana?

About 19.1% 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 2.2% of people in Shelby, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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