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Shelby, NE


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Shelby, Nebraska

Shelby, Nebraska, in Polk county, is 47 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 77 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The village is home to some 690 residents.

The People and Families of Shelby

In Shelby, about 70% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $42,434. Fewer people in Shelby are poor than in most places in Nebraska.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Shelby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Shelby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shelby, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Shelby Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Shelby, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times84
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
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