Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby: city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
About
Shelby is a city located in the county of Cleveland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,323 and a population density of 371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,145 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shelby
| Population | 20,145 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Postal code | 28150–28152 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 54.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2924,-81.5357 |
| Altitude | 869 feet / 265 meters |
| Capital city | Shelby is capital of Cleveland County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:51:16 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Shelby is located at 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W (35.2923500, -81.5356500).
Shelby map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Shelby decreased by 0.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,323 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,192 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,204 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,115 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,108 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,017 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,031 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,024 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,026 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,026 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,145 | 0.59% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,056 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,126 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,316 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,156 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 75.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 689 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $820 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $378 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $643 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,335 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,824 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 138,833 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,781 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 371,538 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,547 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,902 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,104 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,065 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 841 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 781.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.99 |
Best Things to Do in Shelby
1Shelby City Parks
850 W Sumter St, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044846821 | Website available
2Broad River Greenway
126 Broad River Dr, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044340040 | Website available
3Challenger 3 Golf & Amusement
1650 N Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044825061 | Website available
4City of Shelby Holly Oak Park
809 Holly Oak Rd, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044846824 | Website available
5Earl Scruggs Center
103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044876233 | Website available
Where to Eat in Shelby
1Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
1712 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044818283 | Website available
2Cook Out
308 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044827908 | Website available
3Applebee's Grill + Bar
433 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044849222 | Website available
4Bojangles
1801-1 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150, United States View details
Phone: +17044806580 | Website available
5Fatz Cafe
1235 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044828116 | Website available
Where to Stay in Shelby
1Super 8 by Wyndham Shelby
1716 East Dixon Blvd (Hwy 74, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17047514324 | Website available
2Americas Best Value Inn Shelby
825 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044823821 | Website available
3Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Shelby, NC
2001 E Dixon Blvd A, Shelby, NC 28152, United States View details
Phone: +17044800881 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Shelby
1Shelby City Hall
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150 View details
Phone: +17044846866 | Website available
2Boiling Springs Town Hall
114 E College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152 View details
Phone: +17044342357 | Website available
3Lattimore Town Hall
120 Cherry St, Shelby, NC 28150 View details
Phone: +17044342620
4Boiling Springs Town Office
906 College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152 View details
Phone: +17044342358 | Website available
5Cleveland County
400 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150 View details
Phone: +17044768030 | Website available
6Earl Town Hall
2912 Austell Rd, Shelby, NC 28152 View details
People born in Shelby (51)
People born in Shelby, including politician Edwin Yates Webb, tennis player Tim Wilkison, actress Nina Repeta, .
More notable people
- Kay Hagan (American politician (1953-2019)) she was born in 26/05/1953
- Bobby Bell (American football player) he was born in 17/06/1940
- David Thompson (American professional basketball player) he was born in 13/07/1954
- Clyde Roark Hoey (American politician (1877-1954)) he was born in 11/12/1877
- Duane Ross (athletics competitor) he was born in 05/12/1972
- Don Gibson (American musician) he was born in 03/04/1928
- Johnny Best (American musician) he was born in 20/10/1913
- Travis Padgett (athletics competitor) he was born in 13/12/1986
- Alvin Gentry (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 05/11/1954
- Charlotte Smith (American basketball player) she was born in 23/08/1973
- A. C. Dixon (American pastor) he was born in 01/01/1854
- Bill Champion (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1947
- Billy Standridge (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 27/11/1953
- Brandon Spikes (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 03/09/1987
- Bud Hardin (American baseball player) he was born in 14/06/1922
- Thomas Dixon Jr. (American Baptist minister, lawyer, politician and writer) he was born in 11/01/1864
- Charlie Harbison (American football player and coach) he was born in 27/10/1959
- Cliff Washburn (Canadian football player) he was born in 25/01/1980
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shelby, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198321 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby (NC) | 28152-6224 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shelby, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shelby.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Post Office | Shelby (NC) | 28150 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- 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.
- Shelby, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,910 people.
- Shelby, Nebraska village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 694 people.
- Shelby, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 607 people.
- Shelby, South Dakota township in Brown County, South Dakota with a population of 97 people.
Other cities in Cleveland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City | 17,751 | City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina |
| Archdale | 11,560 | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States |
| Kings Mountain | 11,118 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Boiling Springs | 4,674 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Belwood | 963 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Grover | 709 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Light Oak | 691 | Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina |
| Kingstown | 682 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Patterson Springs | 628 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fallston | 610 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lawndale | 589 | City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Polkville | 552 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lattimore | 454 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Dover | 384 | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| Waco | 319 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mooresboro | 316 | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Shelby distances to largest North Carolina cities