Shelby, Iowa
Shelby: City in Iowa, United States
About
Shelby is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 641 and a population density of 132 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 607 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shelby
| Population : | 607 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51570 |
| Area : | 4.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,312 feet / 400 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:08:41 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shelby is located at 41°30'58"N 95°27'1"W (41.5161000, -95.4502800).
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Official website of Shelby
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shelby decreased by 5.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 641 | - | census |
| 2011 | 631 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 632 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 625 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 626 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 623 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 618 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 615 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 616 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 612 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 607 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,775 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,634 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,973 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,638 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 75.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,771 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
Shelby zip code is 51570.
County name: Harrison, County
fips: 19085
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $966 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $449 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $653 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,824 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,152 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 318,837 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 402,665 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 380,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,104 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,975 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,576 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,680 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 813 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,175 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,419 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,177.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.78 |
Schools in Shelby
College & universities near Shelby, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shelby, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Shelby , North Carolina city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 20,145 people.
- Shelby , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 9,066 people.
- Shelby , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 4,925 people.
- Shelby , Montana city in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States with a population of 2,995 people.
- Shelby , Indiana census-designated place in Indiana, United States with a population of 2,737 people.
- Shelby , Michigan city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 2,043 people.
- Shelby , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,910 people.
- Shelby , Nebraska village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 694 people.
- Shelby , South Dakota township in Brown County, South Dakota with a population of 97 people.
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
