Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shelby, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,865

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%8,377

Two or More

2.1%189

Asian

1.6%144

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%128

Black

0.3%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%321

High School Diploma

44.6%2,710

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%495

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%737

Associate's Degree

8.3%507

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%628

Master's Degree

4.9%296

Professional Degree

0.5%29

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,200

Median Renti

$780

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%2,224

Renter-Occupied

38.8%1,409

Total Units

3,975

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%111

$50K–$100K

26.5%589

$100K–$150K

30.8%686

$150K–$200K

17.5%390

$200K–$300K

16.9%376

$300K–$500K

3.2%72

Rent Distribution

Under $500

208

$500–$750

415

$750–$1,000

459

$1,000–$1,250

210

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%98

2000–2009

4.3%169

1990–1999

7%279

1980–1989

6.6%264

1970–1979

14.1%559

1960–1969

13.4%531

1950–1959

18.4%730

1940–1949

8.4%335

1939 or earlier

25.4%1,010

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%2,712

Electricity

21.7%789

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%86

Fuel Oil

0.8%30

No Fuel

0.4%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,351

Mean Household Incomei

$69,135

Per Capita Incomei

$29,248

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

4,182

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%251

$10K–$15K

5.4%196

$15K–$20K

5.8%209

$20K–$25K

3.5%128

$25K–$30K

1.9%70

$30K–$35K

3.6%132

$35K–$40K

3.2%116

$40K–$45K

4%144

$45K–$50K

8.6%311

$50K–$60K

9.3%338

$60K–$75K

13.8%502

$75K–$100K

10.7%388

$100K–$125K

13.9%505

$125K–$150K

3.1%113

$150K–$200K

4.1%150

$200K+

2.2%80

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

105

Residentsi

174

Avg. Tenant Renti

$365/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes92% occupied$389/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes96% occupied$338/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,351/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81.9%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

15.1%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.2% of subsidized households are minority

51% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1121.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,953

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,973

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

512(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured