Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shelby, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,577

Median Agei

29.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.1%1,524

White

39.3%1,012

Two or More

0.9%22

Black

0.3%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Asian

0.1%3

Other

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%132

High School Diploma

31.7%483

Some College (<1 yr)

7%107

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%230

Associate's Degree

7.3%111

Bachelor's Degree

9%138

Master's Degree

5%77

Doctorate

0.5%7

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

14.5%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,600

Median Renti

$680

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%550

Renter-Occupied

35.2%299

Total Units

890

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%35

$50K–$100K

10.9%60

$100K–$150K

29.6%163

$150K–$200K

19.8%109

$200K–$300K

20.9%115

$300K–$500K

6.4%35

$1M+

6%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

137

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%14

2000–2009

9.8%87

1990–1999

3.1%28

1980–1989

13.5%120

1970–1979

12%107

1960–1969

10.7%95

1950–1959

17.1%152

1940–1949

7.8%69

1939 or earlier

24.5%218

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.3%690

Electricity

13.2%112

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%19

Fuel Oil

1.1%9

Wood

1.1%9

Other

0.7%6

Coal

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,855

Mean Household Incomei

$68,274

Per Capita Incomei

$24,372

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

1,206

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%52

$10K–$15K

1.5%13

$15K–$20K

5.1%43

$20K–$25K

6.4%54

$25K–$30K

5.5%47

$30K–$35K

4.8%41

$35K–$40K

8.2%70

$40K–$45K

5.5%47

$45K–$50K

7.1%60

$50K–$60K

4.6%39

$60K–$75K

10.8%92

$75K–$100K

9.2%78

$100K–$125K

8.6%73

$125K–$150K

8%68

$150K–$200K

6.6%56

$200K+

1.9%16

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

35813.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

306

Guatemala

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,127

Avg. Commutei

15 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,127

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

65(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.6%Insured

17.4%Uninsured