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Shelby, MS
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Population: 1,616
Home Price: $74,000
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Overview
Shelby is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,616. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Shelby has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
41.2 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Shelby, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$13,041
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$26,762
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
15.9%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
34.2%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
42.4
38.3
42.3
Gender
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Male
44.1%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
55.9%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
White
4.4%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
93.9%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.7%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$74,000
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$420
$521
$801
Family Households
29.6%
29.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
55.3%
55.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.0%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
39.0%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.6%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.2%
21.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.2%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.9%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
12.0%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
17.0%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Shelby
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Shelby, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
salads
beef
bakery
ramen
cocktail
seafood
sushi
snacks
tacos
mcdonalds
meal
restaurant
delicious
cooking
pizza
football
coaches
basketball
athlete
hockey player
coaching
nfl
athletes
gymnastics
baseball
ncaa
athletic
pop culture
golf
teams
creative
artists
craft
adventures
indie music
creative
sports
independent artists
films
hollywood
pop culture
tv
pool
sports
lakes
summer
black owned
bakery
deals
mcdonalds
restaurant
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