Shelby, Mississippi
Shelby: city in Mississippi, United States.
About
Shelby is a city located in the county of Bolivar in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,229 and a population density of 314 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,910 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shelby
| Population | 1,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Postal code | 38774 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 7.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9509,-90.7679 |
| Altitude | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:12:33 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Shelby is located at 33°57'3"N 90°46'4"W (33.9509400, -90.7678800).
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Weather
91°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 15 mph NNE
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Shelby decreased by 14.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,207 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,199 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,183 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,152 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,116 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,076 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,026 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,987 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,949 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,910 | -2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 291,830 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 263,795 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 296,200 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 263,801 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,765 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 111,978 |
Shelby zip code is 38774.
County name: Bolivar, County
fips: 28011
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 111,978 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,334 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $898 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,636 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 102,610 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 321,782 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 895,297 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,067,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,666,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,909 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,314 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,872 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,324 |
| 2019 total employment : | 115,670 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 5,235,993 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 20,264 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 21,842 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,558 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,273 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,586 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,667 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,603 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,199 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 468.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 563.47 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shelby, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shelby, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shelby.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Post Office | Shelby (MS) | 38774 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Shelby, North Carolina city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 20,145 people.
- Shelby, Ohio city in Ohio, United States. with a population of 9,066 people.
- Shelby, Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 4,925 people.
- Shelby, Montana city in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States. with a population of 2,995 people.
- Shelby, Indiana census-designated place in Indiana, United States. with a population of 2,737 people.
- Shelby, Michigan city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 2,043 people.
Other cities in Bolivar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bolivar County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,846 | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Shaw | 1,655 | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Rosedale | 1,559 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Mound Bayou | 1,341 | City in Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Shelby distances to largest Mississippi cities