Shelby, North Carolina is a small town in Cleveland County with a population of 27,861 according to the US Census Bureau. The population density of Shelby is 262 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
Shelby boasts a variety of local businesses such as Perfectly Natural Soap Company, T&D Bookkeeping and Tax Service, and Bella’s Bridal Boutique. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities in the area such as fishing at Kings Mountain State Park or boating on Lake Wylie. Other organizations that can be found in Shelby include the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland County and numerous churches of various denominations. Additionally, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year including the Carolina Classic Basketball Tournament and the Cleveland County Fair Soccer Tournament.
The population in Shelby (zip 28150) is 27,861. There are 260 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby (zip 28150) is 47.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby (zip 28150) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby (zip 28150)
- 48.8% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 18.5% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby (zip 28150)
- 62.5% are White
- 31.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander