Shelby, MN is a small town with a population of 272 people. With a population density of 7 people per square mile, it is much less densely populated than the United States as a whole which has an average population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Shelby include The Country Store, which sells groceries and houseware items as well as the Shelby Cafe for delicious home cooked meals. For year-round outdoor activities, visitors can explore the many lakes and trails near Shelby or take part in hunting and fishing opportunities nearby. Other organizations in the area include the local library and historical society. The town also hosts regular sporting events such as 3-on-3 basketball tournaments and baseball leagues at their community center field.
The population in Shelby is 272. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby is 49.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby
- 67.5% are married
- 5.5% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby
- 95.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander