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Shelby, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 73 miles E of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 92 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 2,926 residents.
In Shelby, about 26% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Shelby tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. Shelby somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical.
In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $20,368.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Shelby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.
In Shelby, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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