Shelby, MS
Living in Shelby
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute66
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports30
Hospitals26
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-519 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black96%
Caucasian4%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate17%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector35%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military4%
Sales and office19%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$242Median Monthly Rent+$7 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelby
United States45
Mississippi57
Bolivar County30
Property Crime in Shelby
United States48
Mississippi57
Bolivar County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(14%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump12%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding58
Tornado38
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelby, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelby, MS
Bayou Academy
13 miles, S
Presbyterian Day School
14 miles, S
North Sunflower Academy
18 miles, SE
Presbyterian Day School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Shelby, MS
Delta State University
14 miles, S
Mississippi Valley State University
39 miles, SE
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
75 miles, W
University of Mississippi
76 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelby, MS
Bolivar Medical Center
14 miles, S
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
19 miles, SE
Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Quitman County Hospital Cah
35 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Shelby, MS
Memphis International Airport
88 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
120 miles, S
Monroe Regional Airport
124 miles, SW