About Shelby
Learn more about the city of Shelby by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Shelby will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Shelby. You can also view apartments for rent in Shelby, NC by clicking the link and search box below.
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Shelby Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 13.39% |
| 10-17 | 11.57% |
| 18-29 | 13.86% |
| 30-39 | 12.89% |
| 40-49 | 13.84% |
| 50-64 | 14.60% |
| 65 & Over | 19.85% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 18.14 sq mi |
| Total Population | 19,785 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 44th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 68th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 46th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 27th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $29,584 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $46,821 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 21st percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 22nd percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 38th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 47th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 42nd percentile |
| Single | 58th percentile |
| Married With Children | 15th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 27th percentile |
| Single With Children | 14th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 44th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14.75 : 1 |
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