Shelby, North Carolina, with a population of 28,152, is located in the southwestern part of the state near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home to many businesses, including the Cleveland County Arts Council, YMCA of Cleveland County, Tindol Ford and Roush Subaru. The town also offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking and canoeing. Other organizations are also present in Shelby such as the Cleveland County Historical Society and its museum complex. Local sporting events are held throughout the year with local teams competing in football, basketball and baseball games at both high school and college levels. With its rich culture and diverse activities it's no wonder Shelby is an ideal place to call home.
The population in Shelby (zip 28152) is 24,894. There are 301 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby (zip 28152) is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby (zip 28152) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby (zip 28152)
- 46.9% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby (zip 28152)
- 74.2% are White
- 19.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander