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Shelby

Indiana · 453 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Shelby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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

453
+14%since 2019
from 397 in 2019
2010 – 2024
352 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 308 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
50.8
−14%since 2019
from 59.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
119254388522657201020202024Shelby
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,181
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,606 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$18,573
−31%since 2019
from $27,006 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$108,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
73.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
26.2% rent
1.9
+2%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.1%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(40)
9
−54%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
14.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
53.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Indiana?

Shelby, Indiana has about 453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelby, Indiana earns about $56,181 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 $108,000.

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 2.7% 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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