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Shelby

Nebraska · 714 residents · 0.539 sq mi
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Shelby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
714
+3%since 2000
from 690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6577107638168691990201020202024Shelby
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,813
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,585
+17%since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(671)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(617)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(87)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score29.2%(208)
Diversity Score
29
+480%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Nebraska?

Shelby, Nebraska has about 714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Nebraska?

The typical household in Shelby, Nebraska earns about $45,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Nebraska expensive?

In Shelby, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Nebraska?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of people in Shelby, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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