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The Village of Shelby had a population of 684 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Shelby is located at latitude 41.1922 and longitude -97.4253 in Polk County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Shelby encompass a land area of 0.56 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Polk County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Shelby has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Shelby is located within South Canada Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Polk County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 684 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,270 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,955 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,866 |
| Median Home Value | $120,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 268 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 212 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 36 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 (7.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 248 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Family Households | 175 (70.6%) |
The table below compares Shelby to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 170 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 152 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 200 | 66th |
| Per Capita Income | # 244 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 187 | 69th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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