Shelby is a city located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Shelby has a 2024 population of 1,823. Shelby is currently declining at a rate of -2.51% annually and its population has decreased by -9.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,011 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby is $32,295 with a poverty rate of 48.28%. The median age in Shelby is 42.1 years: 34.7 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,700 | 97.09% |
| White | 27 | 1.54% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 717 | 2.36 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.12 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 232 | 3.27 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Married | 206 | 3 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 13.1% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 16.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 8.4% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 20.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 8.56% |
| Some College | 275 | 23.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,140 | 898 | 191 |
| White | 27 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,736 | $0 | $20,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,484 | $13,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,109 | $18,182 | $20,978 |
| Some College | $25,519 | $23,897 | $26,156 |
$20,109
Average Earnings
$18,182
Average Male
$20,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Shelby residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,650 | 816 | 49.45% |
48.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
56.63%
Male Poverty Rate
41.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Black, with 49.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Black, with 49.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.45% |
| High School | 48.4% |
| Some College | 31.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 31% |
| Female Employed | 15.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,487 | $35,710 |
| Households | $28,827 | $32,295 |
| Married Families | $29,740 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,531 | $23,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 9.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.4%
Labor Force Participation
21.3%
Employment Rate
16.8%
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
94.12%
Born in Shelby
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shelby residents were born in the United States, with 94.12% having been born in Mississippi. 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 | 1,588 | -47 | -2.87% |
| 2028 | 1,635 | -47 | -2.79% |
| 2027 | 1,682 | -47 | -2.72% |
| 2026 | 1,729 | -47 | -2.65% |
| 2025 | 1,776 | -47 | -2.58% |
| 2024 | 1,823 | -47 | -2.51% |
| 2023 | 1,870 | -38 | -1.99% |
| 2022 | 1,908 | -55 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 1,963 | -48 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 2,011 | 58 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1,953 | -33 | -1.66% |
| 2018 | 1,986 | -38 | -1.88% |
| 2017 | 2,024 | -51 | -2.46% |
| 2016 | 2,075 | -41 | -1.94% |
| 2015 | 2,116 | -36 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 2,152 | -29 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 2,181 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 2,197 | -11 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,208 | -18 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,226 | 0 | 0% |