Shelby, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Shelby is a community in Bolivar County, Mississippi, home to about 1,700 people spread across 2.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $16,564 a year, and a typical home is worth about $90,400. About 33.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 24 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Shelby ranks number 147 of 420 in population, number 322 in median household income, number 255 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Shelby typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Winstonville, MS | 2.7 mi. | 132 |
| 2. | Mound Bayou, MS | 5.3 mi. | 1,449 |
| 3. | Duncan, MS | 6.4 mi. | 477 |
| 4. | Merigold, MS | 8.0 mi. | 484 |
| 5. | Alligator, MS | 9.9 mi. | 116 |
| 6. | Gunnison, MS | 10.4 mi. | 392 |
| 7. | Renova, MS | 12.0 mi. | 978 |
| 8. | Pace, MS | 12.2 mi. | 104 |
What is the population of Shelby, Mississippi?
Shelby has a population of about 1,700 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Shelby, Mississippi in?
Shelby is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Shelby, Mississippi?
The median home value in Shelby is about $90,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Shelby, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Shelby is about $16,564 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Shelby, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded in Bolivar County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Shelby, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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