Shelby, MS

Shelby, Mississippi

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.

The People and Families of Shelby

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $20,368.

Political Inclinations

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.

Shelby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Shelby, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shelby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Shelby, MS

Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Shelby Almanac

Shelby Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shelby Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shelby residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shelby, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shelby High Schools (2004)

BROAD STREET HIGH SCHOOL
1305 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
662-398-4040
A Title I school.
Serves 342 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Shelby Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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