Shelby, AL is a small town located in the southeastern portion of the state of Alabama with a population of 847. With a population density of 79.80 people per square mile, Shelby is much less densely populated than the US, which has an average population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Shelby offers plenty of amenities and activities for its citizens and visitors alike. The town boasts several local businesses such as The Donut Center and Cotton's Bar-B-Q Restaurant, both of which are popular eateries that locals love to frequent. There are also plenty of outdoor activities available year round such as fishing and camping at nearby Lake Martin or visiting one of the many parks in the area. For those looking to get involved with their community there are various demographic organizations like the Shelby Chamber of Commerce or local sporting events like Little League Baseball that offer excellent opportunities for residents to stay active and connected with their town.
The population in Shelby is 847. There are 45 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby is 47.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby
- 63.2% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 22.5% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby
- 68.2% are White
- 22.9% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander