Shelby, NE is a small town located in Otoe County with a population of 731. It has many local businesses including the Shelby Cafe, Pizza Hut, and La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities in Shelby include fishing at the nearby Platte River, hiking at the Big Indian Creek Conservation Area, and enjoying camping and swimming at the nearby Johnson Lake State Recreation Area. Local organizations such as the Shelby Volunteer Fire Department and Lions Club make up part of this small community's culture. During homecoming season, school sports like basketball and football bring joy to the entire community with their sporting events. In addition to these sports there are also plenty of opportunities for hunting and bird watching during winter months. All in all, Shelby is an excellent place to live with a lot of great people and activities to enjoy.
The population in Shelby is 731. There are 1,301 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby
- 55.6% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby
- 77.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 21.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander