SHELBY, NC  28152

Total Population: 27,031

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Median Home Value

$188,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,926

Across all households

Median Age

35 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.4%
Two or More Races7.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.2%

65 Years and Over

16.0%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,926

Mean Household Income

$78,505

Per Capita Income

$29,178

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$188,200

Median Rent

$904/mo

Total Housing Units

11,134

Owner-Occupied

67.7%

Renter-Occupied

32.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.0%

Average Household Size

2.76

Broadband Internet Access

84.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28152.