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The City of Shelby had a population of 22,100 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Shelby ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Shelby is located at latitude 35.2924 and longitude -81.5356 in Cleveland County. The formal boundaries for the City of Shelby encompass a land area of 21.1 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Cleveland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Shelby has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Shelby is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Cleveland County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,100 (100%) |
| Population Density | 988 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,376 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,112 |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,758 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,715 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,818 (35.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,225 (11.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,533 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 5,461 (57.3%) |
The table below compares Shelby to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 45 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 247 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 560 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 384 | 51st |
| Diversity Index | # 132 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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