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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shelby

Montana · 2,763 residents · 5.782 sq mi
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Shelby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $44,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,763
−14%vs 2000
vs 3,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,219 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,908
−21%vs 2000
vs $15,071 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$242
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,952)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(158)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,722)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score3.8%(106)
Diversity Score
4
−22%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Montana?

Shelby, Montana has about 2,763 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Montana?

The typical household in Shelby, Montana earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Montana expensive?

In Shelby, Montana, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Montana?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Montana?

About 11.9% of people in Shelby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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