Shelby, MSPublished Date: December 23, 2024Shelby is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi and has a population of 1,751. The poverty rate in Shelby is 48.3% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Shelby is 16.8% while the Bolivar County unemployment rate is 7.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 44.5% |
| Female | | 55.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Shelby | | 42.1 |
| Bolivar | | 36.6 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Shelby | | $28,827 |
| Bolivar | | $37,845 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Shelby | | $82,635 |
| Bolivar | | $122,430 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Shelby | | $622 |
| Bolivar | | $698 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Shelby | | 48.3% |
| Bolivar | | 31.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 1.5%
▩ Black or African American 97.1%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 0%
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