Shelby is a city located in Toole County Montana. Shelby has a 2024 population of 3,303. It is also the county seat of Toole County. Shelby is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,171 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby is $81,588 with a poverty rate of 11.33%. The median age in Shelby is 42 years: 38.9 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,549 | 81.46% |
| Native American | 235 | 7.51% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 4.41% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 78 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,154 | 2.18 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 580 | 2.82 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.27 | 55 | 45 |
| Female | 64 | 3.39 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 8 | 3.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 9.89% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 2.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 10.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,066 | 43.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 532 | 21.73% |
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 | 2,011 | 1,795 | 429 |
| Native American | 194 | 154 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 75 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 34 | 4 |
| Black | 71 | 58 | 26 |
| Other Race | 21 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,403 | $130,250 | $105,134 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,156 | $105,179 | $87,344 |
| High School Graduate | $39,199 | $51,172 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,571 | $28,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,364 | $50,455 | $39,125 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $40,125 | $26,806 |
$46,364
Average Earnings
$50,455
Average Male
$39,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.24% of Shelby residents speak only English, while 4.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,098 | 250 | 11.92% |
| Native | 98 | 19 | 19.39% |
| Asian | 36 | 9 | 25% |
| Multiple | 91 | 7 | 7.69% |
11.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.89%
Male Poverty Rate
16.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Asian, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby is Multiple, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Some College | 14.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.52% |
| Female Employed | 4.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,116 | $113,023 |
| Households | $53,357 | $81,588 |
| Married Families | $90,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,563 | $39,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
341
Number of Veterans
341
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 13.81% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26.53% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 18.92% |
| Black | 5 | 7.04% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
55.45%
Born in Shelby
96.23%
Native Born
3.77%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
96.23% of Shelby residents were born in the United States, with 55.45% having been born in Montana. 1.85% 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 | 3,468 | 33 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 3,435 | 33 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 3,402 | 33 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 3,369 | 33 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 3,336 | 33 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3,303 | 33 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 3,270 | 32 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 3,238 | 53 | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 3,185 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 3,171 | 161 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 3,010 | -73 | -2.37% |
| 2018 | 3,083 | -46 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 3,129 | -84 | -2.61% |
| 2016 | 3,213 | -69 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 3,282 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 3,295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,295 | -47 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 3,342 | 50 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 3,292 | -118 | -3.46% |
| 2010 | 3,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,216 | 453 | 16.4% |
| 1990 | 2,763 | -379 | -12.06% |
| 1980 | 3,142 | 31 | 1% |
| 1970 | 3,111 | -906 | -22.55% |
| 1960 | 4,017 | 959 | 31.36% |
| 1950 | 3,058 | 520 | 20.49% |
| 1940 | 2,538 | -930 | -26.82% |