Shelby, Mississippi
Shelby: City in Mississippi, United States
About
Shelby is a city located in the county of Bolivar in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,229 and a population density of 314 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,910 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shelby
| Population : | 1,910 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Bolivar County |
| Postal code : | 38774 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 7.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:36:12 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shelby is located at 33°57'3"N 90°46'4"W (33.9509400, -90.7678800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shelby decreased by 16.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,207 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,199 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,183 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,152 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,116 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,076 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,026 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,987 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,949 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,910 | -2.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 291,830 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 263,795 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 296,200 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 263,801 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,765 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 111,978 |
Shelby zip code is 38774.
County name: Bolivar, County
fips: 28011
Bellevue, Bellevue Plantation, Shelby
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 111,978 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,334 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $898 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,636 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 102,610 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 321,782 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 895,297 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,067,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,666,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,909 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,314 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,872 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,324 |
| 2019 total employment : | 115,670 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 5,235,993 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 20,264 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 21,842 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,558 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,273 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,586 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,667 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,603 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,199 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 468.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 563.47 |
Schools in Shelby
College & universities near Shelby, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shelby, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
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- 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 , Nebraska village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 694 people.
- Shelby , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 607 people.
- Shelby , South Dakota township in Brown County, South Dakota with a population of 97 people.
Other cities in Bolivar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bolivar County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,846 | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Shaw | 1,655 | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Rosedale | 1,559 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Mound Bayou | 1,341 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Renova | 761 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Boyle | 589 | Town of the United States |
| Benoit | 419 | Town of the United States |
| Gunnison | 399 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi |
| Duncan | 376 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Merigold | 371 | Town of the United States |
| Beulah | 329 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pace | 238 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Alligator | 182 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Winstonville | 163 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Shelby distances to largest Mississippi cities
