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Shelby (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Shelby, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)398.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.22% (9)
Growth Since 20205.23% (37)
Rank in State355th
Rank in Country16714th

The population of Shelby, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 745. This is an increase of 1.22% (9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Shelby by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Shelby by Age

Shelby Population Pyramid 2022
Shelby Median Age
39.1
Total
32.8
Male
46.8
Female
Shelby Sex Ratio
51.27%
363
Male
48.73%
345
Female
Shelby Age Dependency Ratio
21.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
25.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Shelby Adults
585
Adults
(105 of whom are seniors) in Shelby.

Population of Shelby by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Shelby

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 8.4%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9.47%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.29%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Shelby

While the overall poverty rate of Shelby is 8.4%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.29%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9.47%).

Poverty Rate of Shelby by Employment Status and Sex

1.05%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
2.71%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Shelby by Education

24.14%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.97%
High School
4.35%
Some College
11.59%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Shelby

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Shelby

The most common language spoken in Shelby is English, with 99.71% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.29% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Shelby by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Shelby, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Shelby by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree244.75%
Bachelors Degree458.91%
Associates Degree7314.46%
Some College11121.98%
High School Graduate22344.16%
9th to 12th Grade173.37%
Less Than 9th Grade122.38%

Earnings Statistics of Shelby by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$34,719

Average Earnings

$43,750

Average Male

$31,023

Average Female