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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelbina

Missouri · 1,943 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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Shelbina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,800. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,943
−12%since 1990
from 2,204 in 1990
1990 – 2025
831 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 943 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+9%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shelbina
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,075 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,645
+91%since 1990
from $9,234 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.8
+11%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,159)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,905)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(50)
3
−51%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelbina, Missouri?

Shelbina, Missouri has about 1,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelbina, Missouri?

The typical household in Shelbina, Missouri earns about $25,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelbina, Missouri expensive?

In Shelbina, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Shelbina, Missouri?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shelbina, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelbina, Missouri?

About 16.8% of people in Shelbina, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelbina, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelbina, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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