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The City of Shelby had a population of 8,865 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Shelby is located at latitude 40.8814 and longitude -82.6618 in Richland County. The formal boundaries for the City of Shelby encompass a land area of 6.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.14 sq. miles. Richland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Shelby has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Shelby is located within Township of Sharon, a minor civil division (MCD) of Richland County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,865 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,401 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,351 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,248 |
| Median Home Value | $122,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,224 (55.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,409 (35.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 342 (8.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,633 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 2,300 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Shelby to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 200 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 497 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 832 | 34th |
| Per Capita Income | # 852 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 844 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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