Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan facts for kids
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Shelby, Michigan
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Village
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Location of Shelby, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,964 |
| • Density | 1,196.10/sq mi (461.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49455
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-72840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1621579 |
Shelby is a village located in Oceana County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a small community with a population of 1,964 people, according to the 2020 census. Shelby is known for its local schools and friendly atmosphere.
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Schools in Shelby
Shelby Public Schools are located right in the village. There are four schools that serve the children and teens of Shelby:
- Shelby High School
- Shelby Middle School
- Thomas Read Elementary
- Shelby Early Childhood Center
Geography of Shelby
Shelby is a village that covers about 1.64 square miles (4.25 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Major Roads Nearby
US 31 is a main highway that runs west of the village.
M-20 is another highway that ends just south of Shelby.
Population of Shelby
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 81 | — | |
| 1890 | 994 | 1,127.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,081 | 8.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,260 | 16.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,288 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,152 | −10.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,367 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,500 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,603 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,703 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,624 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,871 | 15.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,914 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,065 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,964 | −4.9% | |
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The population of Shelby has changed over the years, as shown in the table above.
Shelby's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,964 people living in Shelby. The village is known for its diverse community. More than half of the people in Shelby are of Hispanic or Latino background. This makes Shelby a unique community in Michigan.
Shelby's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,065 people living in Shelby. The village had about 689 households. The population density was about 1,214 people per square mile (469 people per square kilometer).
About 45.6% of the people in Shelby were of Hispanic or Latino background in 2010. Many families with children lived in the village. The average age of people in Shelby was about 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Shelby (Míchigan) para niños
