Shelly is a city located in Norman County Minnesota. Shelly has a 2024 population of 174. Shelly is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelly is $63,831 with a poverty rate of 14.92%. The median age in Shelly is 40.7 years: 35.5 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 75% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 11.98% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 7.81% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 4 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 80 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 33 | 1.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 29 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 13 | 1.92 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 12.95% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 9.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 20.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.72% |
| High School Graduate | 41 | 29.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 37 | 26.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 95 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,594 | $0 | $38,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,583 | $44,792 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $42,917 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $52,750 | $43,000 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$42,917
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.83% of Shelly residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 20 | 14.18% |
| Native | 6 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 15 | 2 | 13.33% |
14.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelly is Native, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelly is Multiple, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.89% |
| Some College | 14% |
| High School | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,750 | $77,955 |
| Households | $53,333 | $63,831 |
| Married Families | $101,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 11.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.98%
Born in Shelly
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shelly residents were born in the United States, with 36.98% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 164 | -2 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 168 | -2 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 170 | -2 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 172 | -2 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 174 | -2 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 176 | -3 | -1.68% |
| 2022 | 179 | -3 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 182 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 182 | 3 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 179 | -4 | -2.19% |
| 2018 | 183 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 184 | 5 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 179 | -5 | -2.72% |
| 2015 | 184 | 1 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 183 | -2 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 185 | -6 | -3.14% |
| 2011 | 191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 191 | 0 | 0% |