Shelbina, Missouri facts for kids
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Shelbina, Missouri
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Public library, Shelbina
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Location of Shelbina, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
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| • Total | 1,613 |
| • Density | 690.20/sq mi (266.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63468
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-67178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0726302 |
Shelbina is a city located in the southern part of Shelby County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,613 people lived there.
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History of Shelbina
Shelbina was officially planned and laid out in 1857. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area. The city's name, "Shelbina," comes from Shelby County, where it is located. A post office opened in Shelbina in 1858.
The Benjamin House, an important historic building in Shelbina, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.
Where is Shelbina?
Shelbina is in the south-central part of Shelby County. It is located where two main roads, US Route 36 and Missouri Route 15, meet. The city is also just two miles north of the border between Shelby County and Monroe County. Another town, Shelbyville, is about seven miles north of Shelbina along Route 15. The very beginning of Clear Creek is found just west of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.34 square miles (6.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Shelbina's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,145 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,289 | 12.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,691 | 31.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,733 | 2.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,174 | 25.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,809 | −16.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,826 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,107 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,113 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,067 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,060 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,169 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,172 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,943 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,704 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,613 | −5.3% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, the city of Shelbina had 1,704 people living there. There were 717 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 443 were families.
Most of the people living in Shelbina were White (98.8%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.1%). About 0.5% of the population were from two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.1% of the population.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (46.4%) were married couples living together. About 17% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.85 people.
The average age of people in Shelbina was 43.5 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18, and 22.2% were 65 or older.
Schools and Learning
The public schools in Shelbina are managed by the Shelby County R-IV School District. This district runs one elementary school, one middle school, and South Shelby High School.
Shelbina also has a public library called the Shelbina Carnegie Public Library. It is a place where people can borrow books and other learning materials.
Famous People from Shelbina
- Willard Robison (1894–1968); a talented musician and composer of popular songs.
- Sam Walton; the founder of the well-known retail company, Walmart.
- Duke Cunningham; a former US Navy fighter pilot who served during the Vietnam War. He also served as a U.S. Congressman for California.
See also
In Spanish: Shelbina (Misuri) para niños
