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Shelby (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Shelby, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)22.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)996.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.72% (160)
Growth Since 202010.93% (2192)
Rank in State45th
Rank in Country2082th

The population of Shelby, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 22,238. This is an increase of 0.72% (160 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Shelby by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

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
45.9
Total
43.8
Male
47.1
Female
Shelby Sex Ratio
43.9%
8,801
Male
56.1%
11,245
Female
Shelby Age Dependency Ratio
41.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38
Child Dependency Ratio
Shelby Adults
15,798
Adults
(4,616 of whom are seniors) in Shelby.

Population of Shelby by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate