Shelby, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Shelby, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,046
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
20.2%
Median Home
$132,900
Median Income
$39,398
Median Rent
$684
Shelby SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Shelby, NC Cost Of Living
91
Shelby's Overall Cost Of Living
Shelby's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shelby | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
Shelby, NC Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Shelby in North Carolina
Map Of Shelby, NC
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Population over time in Shelby
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,046 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,053 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 20,058 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 20,259 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 20,245 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 20,283 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 20,335 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 20,331 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 20,377 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 20,417 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelby
| Race | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.7% | 62.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 35.2% | 21.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Shelby
| Gender | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby for adults over 25
| Education | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Shelby, North Carolina
| Income | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.0% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
