SHELBY, NC  28150

Total Population: 26,447

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Median Home Value

$195,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,027

Across all households

Median Age

47.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)26.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Two or More Races4.4%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

23.8%

Male

47.8%

Female

52.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,027

Mean Household Income

$74,553

Per Capita Income

$33,022

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$195,600

Median Rent

$793/mo

Total Housing Units

13,482

Owner-Occupied

68.3%

Renter-Occupied

31.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.9%

Married Couple Households

43.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.8%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

79.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28150.