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Shelby

Ohio · 9,282 residents · 6.312 sq mi
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Shelby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,673. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,282
−5%since 2000
from 9,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,471 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Shelby
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,673
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,833
+45%since 2000
from $17,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(9,606)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(100)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(8,690)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(216)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0.3%(30)
Diversity Score9%(834)
Diversity Score
9
+143%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby, Ohio?

Shelby, Ohio has about 9,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby, Ohio?

The typical household in Shelby, Ohio earns about $45,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby, Ohio expensive?

In Shelby, Ohio, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby, Ohio?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby, Ohio?

About 12.8% of people in Shelby, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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