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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelby

Montana · 3,216 residents · 5.782 sq mi
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Shelby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,219. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,216
+16%since 1990
from 2,763 in 1990
1990 – 2025
556 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shelby
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,219
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,071
+27%since 1990
from $11,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.1
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 17.3 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 Shelby, Montana?

Shelby, Montana has about 3,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Montana?

The typical household in Shelby, Montana earns about $29,219 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Montana?

About 14.4% 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 8.6% of people in Shelby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 453 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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