Shelby, Ohio facts for kids
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Shelby, Ohio
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West Main Street in downtown Shelby looking east at the intersection of Gamble Street.
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Location of Shelby in Richland County
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 Shelby, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Shelby, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Richland | ||
| Founded | 1834 | ||
| Incorporated | 1853 (village) | ||
| - | 1921 (city) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.45 sq mi (16.72 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.31 sq mi (16.35 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,282 | ||
| • Density | 1,470.53/sq mi (567.75/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
44875
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| Area code(s) | 419 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-72102 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2395862 | ||
Shelby is a city in Richland County, Ohio, United States. It is located northwest of the city of Mansfield. Shelby is part of the larger Mansfield metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 9,282 people.
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History of Shelby
Shelby was first known as Gamble's Mills. The city was officially planned out in 1834.
On April 14, 2019, a strong Tornado hit Shelby. It was an EF2 tornado with winds up to 125 miles per hour. At its widest, the tornado was half a mile across. It caused damage to several homes and a car dealership in the southern part of Shelby.
Geography of Shelby
Shelby covers a total area of about 6.49 square miles. Most of this area, about 6.35 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.14 square miles is water.
The Black Fork of the Mohican River flows through downtown Shelby. Because of the river's path, the city can sometimes experience floods.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,003 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,807 | 80.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,871 | 3.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,977 | 5.7% | |
| 1900 | 4,685 | 137.0% | |
| 1910 | 4,903 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 5,578 | 13.8% | |
| 1930 | 6,198 | 11.1% | |
| 1940 | 6,643 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 7,971 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 9,106 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,847 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 9,643 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,564 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,821 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,317 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,282 | −0.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 9,286 | −0.3% | |
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Shelby's Population in 2010
In 2010, Shelby had 9,317 residents living in 3,911 households. About 2,510 of these were families. The city had about 1,467 people per square mile.
Most of Shelby's residents, about 98.2%, were White. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.91 people. The median age in Shelby was 40.1 years old.
Parks and Recreation
Shelby has five parks for its residents to enjoy. The city's Parks Department manages and takes care of these parks. You can find more information about them on the city's website.
Marvin Memorial Library
Shelby's main library is the Marvin Memorial Library. It offers many programs for young people. These include Story Time for younger kids and summer reading programs. Teenagers can also enjoy the Teen Cafe.
The library also has meeting rooms and computers for public use. The library is named after Daniel Marvin. He was a veteran of the American Civil War. He bought the building and gave it to the city in the early 1900s.
Education in Shelby
The Shelby City School District provides public education in Shelby. The district has six school buildings. They serve students from kindergarten all the way through high school.
A new, modern Shelby High School building opened in 2013. In 2011, Shelby High School received a special grant. This grant helped them start a new curriculum. It focuses on technology and project-based learning.
Famous People from Shelby
- Joseph Carens: A professor of political science at The University of Toronto.
- Charles Follis: The first black professional football player. He played for the Shelby Blues Football team.
- Joel Hunter: A retired pastor from Northland Community Church.
- Dawn Powell: A writer from the 20th century who lived in Shelby for a time.
- Larry Siegfried: A professional basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
- William W. Skiles: A U.S. congressman. The football field in Shelby is named after him.
Images for kids
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North Central State College Kehoe Center
See also
In Spanish: Shelby (Ohio) para niños
