Shelby, AL

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Shelby Overview

799
TOTAL POPULATION
518
MALE POPULATION
281
FEMALE POPULATION
184.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
54.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,111
PER CAPITA INCOME
$28,403
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
275
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Shelby Zip Codes

Shelby Area Codes

Race in Shelby

The most populous races in Shelby are White / Caucasian (691 | 86.5%), and Black / African American (108 | 13.5%).
Race in Shelby
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10813.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian69186.5%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total799100.0%

Ancestry in Shelby

The most populous ancestries reported in Shelby are English (41 | 5.1%), Italian (40 | 5.0%), Scotch-Irish (39 | 4.9%), German (34 | 4.3%), and American (27 | 3.4%), together accounting for 22.7% of all Shelby residents.
Ancestry in Shelby
Ancestry# Population% Population
American273.4%
English415.1%
German344.3%
Greek101.3%
Irish131.6%
Italian405.0%
Scotch-Irish394.9%
Swedish40.5%
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Immigrants in Shelby

Immigrants in Shelby
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Shelby

Sex and Age in Shelby

The most populous age groups in Shelby are 55 to 59 Years (69 | 13.3%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (48 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Shelby
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years30 (5.8%)16 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years35 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years37 (7.1%)16 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years7 (1.3%)5 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Years42 (8.1%)28 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Years12 (2.3%)9 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years10 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years22 (4.3%)14 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)48 (17.1%)
55 to 59 Years69 (13.3%)6 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years53 (10.2%)34 (12.1%)
65 to 69 Years37 (7.1%)30 (10.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years29 (5.6%)34 (12.1%)
80 to 84 Years47 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over40 (7.7%)31 (11.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)281 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shelby

Median Family Size in Shelby

Median Family Size in Shelby
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple190 (90.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (9.1%)2.53
Total Families209 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Shelby

Median Household Size in Shelby
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple190 (52.8%)3.09
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (5.3%)2.53
Non-family151 (41.9%)1.08
Total Households360 (100.0%)2.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shelby

Out of a total of 360 households in Shelby, 209 (58.1%) are family households, while 151 (41.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 105, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 145.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Shelby
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-145 (40.3%)
2-Person Households105 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households39 (10.8%)6 (1.7%)
4-Person Households57 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total209 (58.1%)151 (41.9%)

Female Fertility in Shelby

Fertility by Age in Shelby

Female Fertility by Age in Shelby
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shelby

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shelby
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Shelby

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shelby
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shelby

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shelby
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Shelby

Income Overview in Shelby

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income799$26,111
Median Family Income209$0
Mean Family Income209$82,833
Median Household Income360$28,403
Mean Household Income360$55,029
Income Deficit209$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)79922.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)79977.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7990.55

Earnings by Sex in Shelby

Average Earnings in Shelby are $51,250, $55,481 for men and $43,125 for women, a difference of 22.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Shelby
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male165 (60.0%)$55,481
Female110 (40.0%)$43,125
Total275 (100.0%)$51,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shelby

The most common earnings brackets in Shelby are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (52 | 31.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (33 | 30.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shelby
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (14.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)10 (9.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)22 (20.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (12.7%)4 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99926 (15.8%)10 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (7.9%)33 (30.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99952 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+12 (7.3%)9 (8.2%)
Total165 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shelby

Average earnings in Shelby are $72,885 for men and $48,750 for women, a difference of 33.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,417, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $72,669. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,615, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $39,615.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shelby
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$72,669$0
College or Associate's Degree$73,417$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$72,885$48,750

Family Income in Shelby

Family Income Brackets in Shelby

According to the Shelby family income data, there are 49 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Shelby
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994119.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992612.4%
$35,000 to $49,99983.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993918.7%
$75,000 to $99,999167.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994923.4%
$150,000 to $199,999188.6%
$200,000+125.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shelby

4-person families (57 | 27.3%) account for the highest median family income in Shelby with $139,330 per family, while 4-person families (57 | 27.3%) have the highest median income of $34,832 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shelby
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families105 (50.2%)$0
3-Person Families39 (18.7%)$0
4-Person Families57 (27.3%)$139,330
5-Person Families8 (3.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total209 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shelby

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shelby
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners91 (43.5%)$27,933
1 Earner39 (18.7%)$73,542
2 Earners58 (27.8%)$138,571
3+ Earners21 (10.1%)$0
Total209 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Shelby

Household Income Brackets in Shelby

With 75 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Shelby, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (2.2%) fall into the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Shelby
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003810.6%
$10,000 to $14,9997520.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995415.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994512.5%
$35,000 to $49,99982.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993910.8%
$75,000 to $99,999164.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995515.3%
$150,000 to $199,999185.0%
$200,000+123.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shelby

The median household income in Shelby is $28,403, with the highest median household income of $138,839 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44 households (12.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Shelby
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years44 (12.2%)$138,839
45 to 64 Years138 (38.3%)$0
65+ Years178 (49.4%)$22,500
Total360 (100.0%)$28,403

Poverty in Shelby

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shelby

With 19.1% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Shelby, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (56.0%) and 31 females (47.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shelby
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (24.2%)
55 to 64 Years34 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (25.0%)
75 Years and over65 (56.0%)31 (47.7%)
Total99 (19.1%)56 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shelby

According to the poverty statistics in Shelby, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shelby
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (100.0%)47 (75.8%)
55 to 64 Years88 (72.1%)40 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)30 (75.0%)
75 Years and over51 (44.0%)34 (52.3%)
Total419 (80.9%)219 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shelby

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Shelby show that 16.3% or 31 of the total 190 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 27.4%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shelby
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children82 (72.6%)31 (27.4%)
1 or 2 Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (83.7%)31 (16.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shelby

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shelby
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (52.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (52.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shelby

The poverty data for Shelby shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (16.3%) and 10 of the single-parent households (52.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (52.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shelby
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children31 (27.4%)10 (52.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (16.3%)10 (52.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Shelby

Employment by Class of Employer in Shelby

Among the 275 employed individuals in Shelby, private company employees (159 | 57.8%), state government employees (31 | 11.3%), and local government employees (29 | 10.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Shelby
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15957.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)165.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)124.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations51.8%
Local Government Employees2910.5%
State Government Employees3111.3%
Federal Government Employees238.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total275100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shelby

Employment Status by Age in Shelby
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (61.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years61 (72.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years25 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years19 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shelby

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shelby
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma118 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree60 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shelby

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shelby are Management (42 | 15.3%), Community & Social Service (24 | 8.7%), Education, Arts & Media (21 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 2.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (8 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Shelby

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shelby, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Shelby
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (16.7%)35 (83.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (49.4%)40 (50.6%)
Total (Overall)165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Shelby are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (30 | 10.9%).
Services Occupations in Shelby

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Shelby
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shelby are Office & Administration (94 | 34.2%), and Sales & Related (6 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Shelby

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Shelby
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration24 (25.5%)70 (74.5%)
Total (Category)30 (30.0%)70 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Shelby are Construction & Extraction (38 | 13.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (19 | 6.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Shelby

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Shelby
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shelby are , and Material Moving (9 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Shelby

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Shelby
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shelby

Employment Industries in Shelby

The major employment industries in Shelby include Manufacturing (92 | 33.5%), Professional & Scientific (31 | 11.3%), Public Administration (31 | 11.3%), Educational Services (29 | 10.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (23 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Shelby

Employment Industries by Sex in Shelby

The Shelby industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Shelby
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing51 (55.4%)41 (44.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing14 (60.9%)9 (39.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Educational Services13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration21 (67.7%)10 (32.3%)
Total165 (60.0%)110 (40.0%)

Education in Shelby

School Enrollment in Shelby

The most common levels of schooling among the 145 students in Shelby are middle school (48 | 33.1%), high school (33 | 22.8%), and nursery / preschool (30 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Shelby
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3020.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1812.4%
Middle School4833.1%
High School3322.8%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional1611.0%
Total145100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shelby

Out of a total of 145 students who are enrolled in schools in Shelby, 7 (4.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 138 (95.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (20.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shelby
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (95.2%)7 (4.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shelby

Engineering (38 | 41.3%), education (23 | 25.0%), literature & languages (13 | 14.1%), liberal arts & history (13 | 14.1%), and arts & humanities (5 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 92 individuals in Shelby who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shelby
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering3841.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education2325.0%
Literature & Languages1314.1%
Liberal Arts & History1314.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities55.4%
Total92100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shelby

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shelby

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shelby are males with 3 vehicles (56, accounting for 33.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (39, making up 50.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shelby
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles46 (27.9%)14 (12.7%)
3 Vehicles56 (33.9%)39 (35.4%)
4 Vehicles30 (18.2%)28 (25.5%)
5 or more Vehicles33 (20.0%)29 (26.4%)
Total165 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shelby

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shelby are 5 to 9 minutes (74 commuters, 26.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (50 commuters, 18.2%), and 25 to 29 minutes (33 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Shelby
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes145.1%
5 to 9 Minutes7426.9%
10 to 14 Minutes5018.2%
15 to 19 Minutes124.4%
20 to 24 Minutes72.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3312.0%
30 to 34 Minutes259.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3010.9%
40 to 44 Minutes103.6%
45 to 59 Minutes103.6%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes103.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Shelby

The most common commute times in Shelby are 5 to 9 minutes (36 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (38 commuters, 34.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Shelby
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (21.8%)38 (34.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes19 (11.5%)31 (28.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes12 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes7 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (9.7%)9 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (4.9%)22 (20.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes10 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (9.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shelby

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shelby are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (42, 25.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (59, 53.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shelby
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM42 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (6.1%)10 (9.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (8.5%)59 (53.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (20.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shelby

Occupancy by Ownership in Shelby

Of the total 360 dwellings in Shelby, owner-occupied units account for 360 (100.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 0 (0.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Shelby
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units360100.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units00.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shelby

Occupancy by Household Size in Shelby
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14540.3%
2-Person Household10529.2%
3-Person Household4512.5%
4+ Person Household6518.1%
Total Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shelby

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shelby
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shelby

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shelby
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shelby

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shelby
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years359.7%
35 to 44 Years92.5%
45 to 54 Years185.0%
55 to 64 Years12033.3%
65 to 74 Years5816.1%
75 to 84 Years8924.7%
85 Years and Over318.6%
Total360100.0%

Housing Finances in Shelby

Median Income by Occupancy in Shelby

Median Income by Occupancy in Shelby
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied360 (100.0%)$28,403
Renter-Occupied0 (0.0%)$0
Average360 (100.0%)$28,403

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shelby

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shelby
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00038 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99975 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99954 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more30 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shelby

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shelby
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499155 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79947 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9996 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49943 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49940 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shelby

Housing Structures in Shelby

Housing Structures in Shelby
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17849.4%
Single Unit, Attached82.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other17448.3%
Total360100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shelby

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shelby
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shelby

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shelby
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms189 (52.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms143 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms28 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shelby

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shelby
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity316 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used8 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shelby

Household Vehicle Usage in Shelby
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle44 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle92 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles129 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles95 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shelby

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shelby

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units257103
Median Property Value$92,100$0
Median Household Income$15,718$21
Monthly Housing Costs$346$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shelby

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shelby
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999147 (57.2%)44 (42.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99966 (25.7%)41 (39.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99935 (13.6%)18 (17.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shelby

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shelby
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00038 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999129 (50.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99924 (9.3%)8 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (3.1%)15 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (1.6%)8 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more9 (3.5%)51 (49.5%)
Total257 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shelby

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shelby
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x26 (10.1%)119,375 (115,898.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x58 (22.6%)71 (68.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (19.5%)17 (16.5%)
4.0x or more85 (33.1%)6 (5.8%)
Total257 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shelby

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shelby
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800125 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)60 (58.3%)
$800 to $1,49931 (12.1%)36 (34.9%)
Total257 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shelby

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shelby

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shelby
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years58 (82.9%)12 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
45 to 54 Years78 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years156 (96.3%)6 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total763 (95.5%)36 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shelby

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shelby
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shelby

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shelby
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99993 (79.5%)24 (20.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over299 (96.1%)12 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shelby

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shelby
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years14 (14.1%)85 (85.9%)
19 to 25 Years7 (10.8%)58 (89.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)58 (82.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)19 (61.3%)
45 to 54 Years15 (17.9%)63 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years112 (69.1%)53 (32.7%)
65 to 74 Years77 (100.0%)52 (67.5%)
75 Years and over181 (100.0%)72 (39.8%)
Total406 (50.8%)490 (61.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shelby

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shelby
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years102 (61.5%)48 (43.2%)
65 to 74 Years26 (70.3%)10 (25.0%)
75 Years and over81 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shelby

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shelby: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (70.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shelby: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Shelby: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shelby: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (33.7%)48 (43.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (25.0%)
75 Years and over81 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Shelby: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Shelby

Computing Device Access in Shelby

Computing Device Access in Shelby
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16345.3%
Smartphone21559.7%
Tablet11531.9%
No Computing Device12735.3%
Total360100.0%

Internet Access in Shelby

Internet Access in Shelby
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15442.8%
Cellular Data Only6317.5%
Satellite Internet143.9%
No Internet13537.5%
Total360100.0%

Shelby Summary

Shelby, Alabama is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, near the Mississippi border. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the county seat of Shelby County. The town was founded in 1818 and has a population of approximately 2,000 people.

Geography

Shelby is located in the northwest corner of Alabama, near the Mississippi border. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Black Belt region of the state. The town is located on the banks of the Cahaba River, which is a tributary of the Alabama River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to several small lakes.
The climate in Shelby is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 68°F (20°C), and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches (127 cm).

Economy

Shelby’s economy is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several small farms, and the surrounding area is known for its timber production. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small factories producing furniture, textiles, and other goods.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The town is also home to a small airport, which serves the surrounding area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shelby was 2,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Shelby was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $17,857. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Shelby was founded in 1818 by settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after Isaac Shelby, the first governor of Kentucky. The town was originally a farming community, and the surrounding area was known for its timber production.
In the late 19th century, Shelby became a center for the timber industry, and the town’s population grew rapidly. The town was also home to several small factories, which produced furniture, textiles, and other goods.
In the early 20th century, Shelby was a popular tourist destination, and the town was home to several resorts and hotels. The town was also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
In the late 20th century, Shelby’s economy shifted away from agriculture and timber production, and the town’s population began to decline. The town is now home to several small businesses, and the surrounding area is known for its timber production.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shelby?
Total Population of Shelby is 799.
What is the Total Male Population of Shelby?
Total Male Population of Shelby is 518.
What is the Total Female Population of Shelby?
Total Female Population of Shelby is 281.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shelby?
There are 184.34 Males per 100 Females in Shelby.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shelby?
There are 54.25 Females per 100 Males in Shelby.
What is the Median Population Age in Shelby?
Median Population Age in Shelby is 56.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Shelby
Average Family Size in Shelby is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Shelby
Average Household Size in Shelby is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Shelby?
Per Capita income in Shelby is $26,111.
What is the Median Household income in Shelby?
Median Household Income in Shelby is $28,403.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Shelby?
Income or Wage Gap in Shelby is 22.3%.
Women in Shelby earn 77.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shelby?
Inequality or Gini Index in Shelby is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Shelby?
There are 275 People in the Labor Forcein in Shelby.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Shelby?
39.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Shelby.