Shelby, MT is a small city situated in Toole County with a population of 3,139. It has a population density of 518 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The city offers various year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting. There are several businesses located in the city for locals to enjoy such as: Albertson's Grocery Store, Shelby Museum of Art and History, and Ace Hardware. Various local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce host events throughout the year such as the Shelby Summerfest and Harvest Festival. Local sporting events include The Montana State Play-offs for high school football teams and local track meets at Shelby High School Stadium.
The population in Shelby is 3,139. There are 543 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby
- 44.9% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby
- 85.9% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 4.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander