Shelby, NC Profile
Shelby, NC, population 21,263, is located
in North Carolina's Cleveland county,
about 39.4 miles from Charlotte and 91.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
Through the 90's Shelby's population has grown by about 33%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Shelby has grown by about 9%.
Shelby's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Shelby tend to be much higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 57% |
| African American | 41% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 38.90 |
| Males | 35.70 |
| Females | 41.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 16.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 19,477 | N/A |
| 2001 | 20,836 | 6.98% |
| 2002 | 20,906 | 0.34% |
| 2003 | 21,278 | 1.78% |
| 2004 | 21,281 | 0.01% |
| 2005 | 21,263 | -0.08% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,345 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,196 |
| 2002 | 1,172 |
| 2003 | 1,262 |
| 2004 | 1,081 |
| 2005 | 915 |
| 2006 | 830 |
| 2007 | 826 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
7 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
- |
| Forcible Rape |
13 |
20 |
14 |
11 |
10 |
14 |
20 |
- |
| Robbery |
99 |
88 |
56 |
55 |
69 |
67 |
69 |
- |
| Aggravated Assault |
118 |
124 |
174 |
160 |
114 |
94 |
86 |
- |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 9,163 |
| 2002 | 7,992 |
| 2003 | 8,721 |
| 2004 | 8,249 |
| 2005 | 7,629 |
| 2006 | 6,082 |
| 2007 | 5,551 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
419 |
424 |
428 |
554 |
465 |
373 |
324 |
- |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,310 |
1,120 |
1,217 |
1,158 |
1,086 |
855 |
815 |
- |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
86 |
65 |
82 |
66 |
99 |
91 |
51 |
- |
| Arson |
7 |
12 |
6 |
6 |
16 |
5 |
9
|
- |
Location
| Elevation | 853 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8.8 Square Miles |
