Shelby, New York facts for kids
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Shelby, New York
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Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.73 sq mi (121.03 km2) |
| • Land | 46.39 sq mi (120.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,319 |
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5,124 |
| • Density | 110.46/sq mi (42.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-66751 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979487 |
Shelby is a town located in Orleans County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 5,319 people lived there.
The Town of Shelby is found in the southwest part of Orleans County.
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History of Shelby
The Town of Shelby was created in 1818. It was formed by dividing the Town of Ridgeway into two separate towns.
Since 2002, Shelby and Ridgeway have been working together. They share some services to save money. For example, they have one town court that serves both towns.
A special old building, the John Shelp Cobblestone House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography of Shelby
Shelby covers a total area of about 46.7 square miles (121.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The town shares its western border with the Town of Royalton in Niagara County. Its southern border is next to the Town of Alabama in Genesee County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,158 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,043 | 76.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,643 | 29.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,082 | 16.6% | |
| 1860 | 3,326 | 7.9% | |
| 1870 | 3,366 | 1.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,824 | 13.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,702 | −3.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,679 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,945 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,937 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 3,946 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,961 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,482 | 13.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,051 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,366 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,361 | −0.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,509 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,420 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,319 | −1.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 5,124 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,420 people living in Shelby. These people lived in 2,005 homes, and 1,337 of these were families. The town had about 117 people per square mile.
Most people in Shelby were White (about 89.7%). There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51%) were married couples. About 15.8% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Shelby was 38 years old. About 26.5% of the population was under 18.
Famous Person from Shelby
- Charles E. Winegar – He was a commander of an artillery battery during the American Civil War.
Places and Communities in Shelby
- Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge – A part of this wildlife area is located in Shelby. It's a place where wild animals are protected.
- Medina – The southern part of the Village of Medina is within the town of Shelby.
- Millville – This community got its name because it used to have many mills powered by water. It's in the northeast part of town on NY-31A.
- East Shelby – This area is located right on the border with the Town of Barre.
- Oak Orchard River – This stream is often called the Oak Orchard Creek in this area.
- Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area – A small part of this state conservation area is in the southern part of the town.
- West Shelby – This area is in the southwest corner of the town, near the Iroquois Refuge.
- Shelby Center – This small community is south of Medina on NY-63. It's where Joseph Ellicott bought land because of a waterfall on the Oak Orchard River.
- Shelby Basin – This was once a wide part of the Erie Canal. Barges could turn around here. It's located west of Medina.
- Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area – Another state conservation area, partly located in the southwest corner of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Shelby (Nueva York) para niños
