Shelby, NC

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2021 Population
21,564
7.57% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
45.8
0.218% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
19%
5.88% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$41,565
5.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$143,700
8.13% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
9,553
11.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Shelby, NC had a population of 21.6k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $41,565. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shelby, NC grew from 20,046 to 21,564, a 7.57% increase and its median household income grew from $39,398 to $41,565, a 5.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shelby, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%), White (Hispanic) (2.11%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Shelby, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Shelby, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shelby, NC are Cleveland Community College (840 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Shelby, NC was $143,700, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Shelby, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Shelby, NC is home to a population of 21.6k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.36% of Shelby, NC residents were born outside of the country (724 people).

In 2021, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.5k people) in Shelby, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.8%
2021 Citizenship
99.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Shelby, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby, NC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.5k ± 913
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.83k ± 826
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.13k ± 466
4.16%
Hispanic Population
897 people

In 2021, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.5k people) in Shelby, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.16% of the people in Shelby, NC are hispanic (897 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.36%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
724 people
2.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
562 people

As of 2021, 3.36% of Shelby, NC residents (724 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby, NC was 2.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    818 ± 353
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    389 ± 186
  3. Korea
    128 ± 73

Shelby, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Shelby, NC employs 9.55k people. The largest industries in Shelby, NC are Manufacturing (1,854 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,771 people), and Retail Trade (1,438 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($78,229), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,159), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($43,090).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

9.55k
2021 Value
± 930
11.3%
1 Year growth
± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelby, NC grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 8.58k employees to 9.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby, NC, are Production Occupations (1,288 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,058 people), and Management Occupations (972 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

9.55k
2021 Value
± 930
11.3%
1 Year growth
± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelby, NC grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 8.58k employees to 9.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby, NC, are Manufacturing (1,854 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,771 people), and Retail Trade (1,438 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby, NC, though some of these residents may live in Shelby, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,887
Median earning men ± $3,458
$26,946
Median earning women ± $3,504

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,615), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,906).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,671), Public Administration ($33,472), and Manufacturing ($29,200).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% 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.

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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
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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.

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In 2021, universities in Shelby, NC awarded 840 degrees. The student population of Shelby, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 905 male students and 1,520 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shelby, NC are White (629 and 75%), followed by Black or African American (119 and 14.2%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 5.6%), and Two or More Races (20 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Shelby, NC by number of degrees awarded are Cleveland Community College (840 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Shelby, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 and 23.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (61 and 7.26%), and General Cosmetology (46 and 5.48%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,425 students enrolled in Shelby, NC, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,616 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Shelby, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Shelby, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
840 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleveland Community College with 840 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 321 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shelby, NC, which is 0.618 times less than the 519 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 629 degrees mean that there were 5.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 119 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Shelby, NC was $143,700 in 2021, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,900 to $143,700, a 8.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby, NC is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Shelby, NC have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shelby, NC is $41,565. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Shelby, NC was Census Tract 9515.03 with a value of $61,146, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9516.01, with respective values of $60,050 and $47,406.

Property

$143,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,363
$5,384
Median Property Taxes
±$656

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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

56.8%
Homeownership
2021
70.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.8% of the housing units in Shelby, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9515.03
  2. Census Tract 9513
  3. Census Tract 9516.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelby, NC was Census Tract 9515.03 with a value of $61,146, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9516.01, with respective values of $60,050 and $47,406.

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

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Household Income

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$41,565
Median Household Income
± $5,144
9.49k
Number of Households
± 875

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.49k households in Shelby, NC grew to $41,565 from the previous year's value of $39,398.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shelby, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2021, 83.5% of workers in Shelby, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

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.

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Commute Time

21.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby, NC have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Shelby, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby, NC (4.08k out of 21.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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91.1% of the population of Shelby, NC has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cleveland County, NC see 2041 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.41% increase from the previous year (1993 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2251 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 688 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,041 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cleveland County, NC

Primary care physicians in Cleveland County, NC see an average of 2,041 patients per year. This represents a 2.41% increase from the previous year (1,993 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.2% were men and 56.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.88%
Uninsured
34.4%
Employer Coverage
26.6%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
2.14%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby, NC declined by 10.5% from 9.92% to 8.88%.

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

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