Shelby town is located in Orleans County New York. Shelby town has a 2024 population of 4,811. Shelby town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,873 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelby town is $71,520 with a poverty rate of 17.47%. The median age in Shelby town is 37.3 years: 33.3 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelby town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,218 | 86.15% |
| Other race | 335 | 6.84% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 81 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,925 | 2.37 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 929 | 3.03 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 673 | 1.18 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 175 | 2.78 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 148 | 3.13 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 515 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 266 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,153 | 33.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 595 | 17.27% |
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 | 2,977 | 2,631 | 607 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 41 | 13 |
| Other Race | 231 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 81 | 60 | 57 |
| Black | 47 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 37 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,558 | $67,569 | $48,800 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,717 | $0 | $68,315 |
| High School Graduate | $45,693 | $47,259 | $24,338 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $42,005 | $46,160 | $30,859 |
| Some College | $41,382 | $44,167 | $35,000 |
$42,005
Average Earnings
$46,160
Average Male
$30,859
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.95% of Shelby town residents speak only English, while 13.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,995 | 382 | 9.56% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 333 | 81.42% |
| Other | 335 | 316 | 94.33% |
| Multiple | 130 | 62 | 47.69% |
| Black | 74 | 60 | 81.08% |
17.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.39%
Male Poverty Rate
17.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby town is Other, with 94.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby town is White, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.53% |
| High School | 10.96% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.69% |
| Female Employed | 10.41% |
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,167 | $80,061 |
| Households | $58,393 | $71,520 |
| Married Families | $89,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,324 | $47,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
312
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 9.02% |
| Native American | 10 | 27.03% |
| Black | 1 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
80.11%
Born in Shelby town
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
94.79% of Shelby town residents were born in the United States, with 80.11% having been born in New York. 3.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,776 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,783 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,790 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 4,797 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,804 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 4,811 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 4,818 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 4,825 | -43 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 4,868 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,873 | -162 | -3.22% |
| 2019 | 5,035 | -24 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 5,059 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,074 | -60 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 5,134 | -30 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 5,164 | -47 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,211 | -46 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 5,257 | -31 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 5,288 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 5,321 | -24 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 5,345 | 0 | 0% |