Shelby City PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

136,034

0.479% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

45.4

0.442% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.2%

3.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$44,180

2.16% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$142,600

7.22% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

52,948

1.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Shelby City PUMA, NC had a population of 136k people with a median age of 45.4 and a median household income of $44,180. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Shelby City PUMA, NC declined from 136,689 to 136,034, a −0.479% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,248 to $44,180, a 2.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shelby City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.51%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.41%).

5.19% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Shelby City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC are Gardner-Webb University (1,084 degrees awarded in 2020), Isothermal Community College (809 degrees), and Cleveland Community College (686 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Shelby City PUMA, NC was $142,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Shelby City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Shelby City PUMA, NC borders Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Asheville City PUMA, NC, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC, Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, and Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

Population & Diversity

Shelby City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 136k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.96% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.03k people).

In 2020, there were 5.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Shelby City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Shelby City PUMA, NC are Spanish (4,895 households), German (319 households), and Korean (174 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,162

Women

52.3%

64,861

Men

47.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 136,023 inhabitants, with 47.7% men, and 52.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 1.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.5k ± 1.1k
White (Hispanic)
3.41k ± 431

4.64%

Hispanic Population

6.32k people

4.64% of the people in Shelby City PUMA, NC are hispanic (6.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shelby City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,672 ± 998 people
El Salvador
297 ± 423 people
Colombia
280 ± 410 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,672 Shelby City PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 297 and Colombia with 280.

Foreign-Born Population

2.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

2.77%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.79k people

As of 2020, 2.96% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents (4.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 2.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,895 households (3.79%)
German
319 households (0.247%)
Korean
174 households (0.135%)

5.19% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 3.79% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,709 ± 502
Gulf War (2001-)
1,070 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
1,063 ± 237

Shelby City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shelby City PUMA, NC employs 52.9k people. The largest industries in Shelby City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,115 people), Construction (3,439 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Insurance carriers ($241,526), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($191,628), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($138,605).

Males in Shelby City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,943. The income inequality in Shelby City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,984

Women

49.1%

26,964

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 52,948 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Shelby City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

52.9k

2020 Value

1.15%

1 Year growth

± 1.15%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 52.3k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,473 people), Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,445 people), and Registered nurses (1,435 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.9k

2020 Value

1.15%

1 Year growth

± 1.15%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 52.3k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,115 people), Construction (3,439 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Shelby City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,807

Median earning men ± $1,586

$25,511

Median earning women ± $1,458

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($50,211), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,483).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,618), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,863), and Public Administration ($36,426).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC awarded 2,579 degrees. The student population of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,703 male students and 5,144 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC are White (1,775 and 69.1%), followed by Black or African American (402 and 15.7%), Unknown (154 and 6%), and Hispanic or Latino (149 and 5.8%).

The largest universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Gardner-Webb University (1,084 and 42%), Isothermal Community College (809 and 31.4%), and Cleveland Community College (686 and 26.6%).

The most popular majors in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (368 and 14.3%), General Business Administration & Management (242 and 9.38%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (220 and 8.53%).

The median tuition cost in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $31,220.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Shelby City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,847 (34.4% men and 65.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 7,847 students enrolled in Shelby City PUMA, NC, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,002 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
368 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 368 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gardner-Webb University
1,084 degrees awarded
Isothermal Community College
809 degrees awarded
Cleveland Community College
686 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gardner-Webb University with 1,084 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 918 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shelby City PUMA, NC, which is 0.553 times less than the 1,661 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,775 degrees mean that there were 4.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 402 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,425) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (34.7k), Some college (25k), and Secondary Education (18.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shelby City PUMA, NC was $142,600 in 2020, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $133,000 to $142,600, a 7.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby City PUMA, NC is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Shelby City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shelby City PUMA, NC is $44,180. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$142,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,236

$38,601

Median Property Taxes

±$1,423

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelby City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2020

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.1% of the housing units in Shelby City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Shelby City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,180

Median Household Income

± $1,242

55k

Number of Households

± 1,782

In 2020, the median household income of the 55k households in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew to $44,180 from the previous year's value of $43,248.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Shelby City PUMA, NC

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in Shelby City PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.417% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Shelby City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Shelby City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Shelby City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (9.91%)
Worked At Home (4.46%)

In 2020, 82.3% of workers in Shelby City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.91%) and those who worked at home (4.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Shelby City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shelby City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelby City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby City PUMA, NC (22.8k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelby City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Shelby City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew by 5.05% from 11.2% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelby City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.