Shelby, NC
Living in Shelby
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute64
Public Transit8
Affordability97
Public Safety90
Airports66
Hospitals57
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-410 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black37%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelby
United States45
North Carolina20
Cleveland County9
Property Crime in Shelby
United States48
North Carolina30
Cleveland County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby
Inland Flooding23
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelby, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelby, NC
Grace Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Charity Christian School
9 miles, N
Freedom Academy
12 miles, W
Community Christian Academy
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shelby, NC
Gardner-Webb University
8 miles, SW
Limestone College
17 miles, S
Belmont Abbey College
29 miles, E
Converse College
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelby, NC
Atrium Health Cleveland
1 miles, NE
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
11 miles, E
Cherokee Medical Center
15 miles, S
Caromont Regional Medical Center
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Shelby, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
34 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
47 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
95 miles, NW