Demographics in Shelby, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Shelby?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

21,868

Male

10,132

46.3%

Female

11,736

53.7%

Median Age

41.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

55.3%

Black

32.4%

Hispanic

4.7%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

9.5%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.4%

High School or Higher

39.5%

Foreign Born

2.9%

Veterans

7.8%

Married

37.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Shelby, NC has a population of 21,868 with a median age of 41.2. The racial makeup is 55.3% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 32.4% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.9%.