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Shelby (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Alabama St
Bellview Ave
Delta St
Ferretti Rd
Grant Rd

Population of Shelby, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)724.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.05% (-21)
Growth Since 202018.79% (313)
Rank in State117th
Rank in Country11011th

The population of Shelby, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,979. This is a decrease of -1.05% (-21 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
38.2
Total
32.3
Male
45.5
Female
Shelby Sex Ratio
47.36%
789
Male
52.64%
877
Female
Shelby Age Dependency Ratio
19
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38
Child Dependency Ratio
Shelby Adults
1,263
Adults
(202 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
  • 48.45%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 55.21%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 42.33%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Shelby

While the overall poverty rate of Shelby is 48.45%, 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 (42.33%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (55.21%).

Poverty Rate of Shelby by Employment Status and Sex

21.99%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
10.79%
Male Employed
57.45%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Shelby by Education

64.93%
Less Than 9th Grade
24.23%
High School
29.87%
Some College
4.51%
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 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% 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 Degree313.05%
Bachelors Degree10210.04%
Associates Degree14914.67%
Some College25625.2%
High School Graduate23623.23%
9th to 12th Grade16316.04%
Less Than 9th Grade797.78%

Earnings Statistics of Shelby by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$19,803

Average Earnings

$21,058

Average Male

$19,265

Average Female