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Crime in Shelby summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelby. Key points include:
There were 766 total crimes in Shelby in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 3,477.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 1,044.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 2,433.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shelby is 64.09% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Shelby Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelby / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 766 | 3,477.4 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 230 | 1,044.1 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 22.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 77.2 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 197 | 894.3 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 536 | 2,433.3 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 107 | 485.7 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 378 | 1,716.0 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 51 | 231.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Shelby summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shelby. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shelby is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shelby is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shelby is $209,226.
The median income in Shelby is $48,376.
Shelby's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shelby Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shelby | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shelby, NC Weather
The average high in Shelby is 71.2° and the average low is 47.6°.
There are 70.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.1 inches of precipitation each year with 3.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shelby |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shelby Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shelby
The current population in Shelby is 22,100. The population has increased 8.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,100 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 21,868 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 21,712 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 21,564 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 20,046 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 20,007 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 20,053 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 20,058 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 20,259 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 20,245 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 20,283 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 20,335 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,331 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 20,377 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 20,417 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelby
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Shelby is:
53.7% White with 11,872 White residents.
31.2% African American with 6,901 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 112 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 196 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
8.5% Two Or More with 1,871 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 1,062 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 31.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shelby
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Shelby is 53.6% female with 11,838 female residents.
Shelby is 46.4% male with 10,262 male residents.
| Gender | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Shelby completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Shelby completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Shelby completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Shelby completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Shelby completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Shelby completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Shelby completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Shelby completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Shelby completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelby, North Carolina
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8.8% of households in Shelby earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Shelby earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Shelby earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.6% of households in Shelby earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Shelby earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Shelby earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Shelby earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Shelby earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Shelby earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Shelby earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
