Shelby, NC
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Shelby, North Carolina Summary
Life in Shelby research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Shelby over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shelby:
The population in Shelby is 21,712.
The median home value in Shelby is $181,135.
The median income in Shelby is $46,176.
The median rent in Shelby is $844.
The unemployment rate in Shelby is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in Shelby is 18.3%.
The average high in Shelby is 71.2° and the average low is 47.6°.
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Shelby, NC Crime Report
Crime in Shelby summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelby. Key points include:
There were 757 total crimes in Shelby in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 3,442.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 905.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 2,537.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shelby is 48.12% above the national average.
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Crime In Shelby Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelby / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 757 | 3,442.6 | 2,645.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 199 | 905.0 | 419.3 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 24 | 109.1 | 69.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 160 | 727.6 | 314.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 558 | 2,537.6 | 2,226.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 113 | 513.9 | 471.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 395 | 1,796.4 | 1,561.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 227.4 | 193.6 | 282.7 |
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 |
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Shelby Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shelby
The current population in Shelby is 21,712. The population has increased 6.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21,712 | 8.3% |
| 2021 | 20,053 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 20,058 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 20,259 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 20,245 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 20,283 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 20,335 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 20,331 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 20,377 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 20,417 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelby
Shelby is:
55.0% White with 11,940 White residents.
33.5% African American with 7,269 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 257 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,271 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 885 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 61.7% | 58.9% |
| African American | 33.5% | 20.6% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in Shelby
Shelby is 54.1% female with 11,755 female residents.
Shelby is 45.9% male with 9,957 male residents.
| Gender | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Shelby completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Shelby completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Shelby completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Shelby completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Shelby completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Shelby completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% 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 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelby, North Carolina
6.8% of households in Shelby earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Shelby earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.8% of households in Shelby earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.3% of households in Shelby earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Shelby earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Shelby earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Shelby earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.8% of households in Shelby earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Shelby earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Shelby earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shelby | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
