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Shelby

Nebraska · 710 residents · 0.539 sq mi
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Shelby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
710
+3%since 2000
from 690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6577107638168691990201020202024Shelby
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,938
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,552
+61%since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(161)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(20)
Diversity Score49.3%(350)
Diversity Score
49
+881%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Nebraska?

Shelby, Nebraska has about 710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Nebraska?

The typical household in Shelby, Nebraska earns about $65,938 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Nebraska?

About 16.9% 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 7.6% 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 13 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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