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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.
In Shelby, about 70% of adults are married.
In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $42,434. Fewer people in Shelby are poor than in most places in Nebraska.
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.
According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied.
In Shelby, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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