Shelby, Iowa facts for kids
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Shelby, Iowa
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Downtown Shelby, Iowa
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Location of Shelby, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Shelby, Pottawattamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
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| • Total | 727 |
| • Density | 387.94/sq mi (149.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51570
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-72300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395863 |
| Website | City of Shelby |
Shelby is a city in Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 727 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Shelby got its start in the late 1860s, following construction of the railroad through the territory.
Shelby was platted in 1870 by Benjamin F. Allen and Thusie Allen, and was incorporated in 1877.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Stone Arch Viaduct, north-east of Shelby, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Shelby is located at 41°30′51″N 95°27′0″W / 41.51417°N 95.45000°W (41.514291, -95.450038).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.74 square miles (4.51 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 449 | — |
| 1890 | 582 | +29.6% |
| 1900 | 692 | +18.9% |
| 1910 | 586 | −15.3% |
| 1920 | 588 | +0.3% |
| 1930 | 617 | +4.9% |
| 1940 | 627 | +1.6% |
| 1950 | 592 | −5.6% |
| 1960 | 533 | −10.0% |
| 1970 | 537 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 665 | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 637 | −4.2% |
| 2000 | 696 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 641 | −7.9% |
| 2020 | 727 | +13.4% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 641 people, 263 households, and 171 families living in the city. The population density was 368.4 inhabitants per square mile (142.2/km2). There were 302 housing units at an average density of 173.6 per square mile (67.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 263 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Time capsule
The city had a time capsule that was sealed on July 16, 1970, as part of Shelby's centennial celebration. Shelby's "Centennial Time Capsule" was opened on Friday, June 25, 2021. It was scheduled to open on July 16, 2020, but was delayed due the COVID-19 pandemic. It was located in Shelby Park near the intersection of Center Street and West Street.
Education
The community is served by the AHSTW Community School District. It was in the Shelby Community School District until July 1, 1996, when that district merged into the A-H-S-T Community School District. That one in turn merged into AHSTW on July 1, 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Shelby (Iowa) para niños
