Shelby County, Missouri facts for kids
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Shelby County
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Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1835 |
| Named for | Isaac Shelby |
| Seat | Shelbyville |
| Largest city | Shelbina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 502 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Land | 501 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.3% |
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| • Total | 6,103  |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Shelby County is a special area in the northeastern part of Missouri, a state in the United States. It's called a county. In 2020, about 6,103 people lived here.
The main town, or county seat, where the government offices are, is Shelbyville. Shelby County was created a long time ago, on January 2, 1835. It was named after Isaac Shelby, who was a governor of Kentucky.
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Exploring Shelby County's Geography
Shelby County covers a total area of about 502 square miles. Most of this area, about 501 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 1.5 square miles, is water. That means water makes up less than half a percent of the county's total size.
Neighboring Counties Around Shelby
Shelby County shares its borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors:
- Knox County is to the north.
- Lewis County is to the northeast.
- Marion County is to the east.
- Monroe County is to the south.
- Randolph County is to the southwest.
- Macon County is to the west.
Important Roads in Shelby County
Several major roads help people travel through Shelby County. These include:
Interstate 72 (This highway is planned for the future).
U.S. Route 36
Route 15
Route 151
Route 168
Understanding Shelby County's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 3,056 | — | |
| 1850 | 4,253 | 39.2% | |
| 1860 | 7,301 | 71.7% | |
| 1870 | 10,119 | 38.6% | |
| 1880 | 14,024 | 38.6% | |
| 1890 | 15,642 | 11.5% | |
| 1900 | 16,167 | 3.4% | |
| 1910 | 14,864 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 13,617 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 11,983 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 11,224 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 9,730 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 9,063 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,906 | −12.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,826 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,942 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,799 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,373 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,103 | −4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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The number of people living in Shelby County has changed over time. In 2000, there were 6,799 people. About 2,745 families lived there. The county had about 14 people per square mile.
Many different people live in Shelby County. In 2000, most residents were White (about 97.87%). Smaller groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people identified with two or more races. About 0.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 30.60%) had children under 18. Most families (56.90%) were married couples. The average age in the county was 40 years old.
2020 Census Information
The most recent census in 2020 showed that 6,103 people lived in Shelby County.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 5,749 | 94.2% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 20 | 0.33% |
| Native American (NH) | 20 | 0.33% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 197 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 2% |
Learning and Schools in Shelby County
Shelby County has several schools and libraries for students and residents.
Public Schools for Students
There are two main public school districts:
- North Shelby School District in Shelbyville:
- North Shelby Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- North Shelby High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Shelby County R-IV School District in Shelbina:
- South Shelby Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- South Shelby Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- South Shelby High School (9th to 12th grade)
Private Schools in the County
Two private schools offer different learning options:
- Shiloh Christian School in Shelbina (Kindergarten to 12th grade). It is a Christian school.
- Heartland Christian Academy in Bethel (Preschool to 12th grade). This is also a Christian school.
Public Libraries for Everyone
- Clarence Public Library
- Shelbina Carnegie Public Library
Towns and Villages in Shelby County
Shelby County has several communities where people live.
Cities in Shelby County
- Clarence
- Hunnewell
- Shelbina
- Shelbyville (This is the county seat)
Villages in Shelby County
Smaller Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or villages:
Famous People from Shelby County
Some well-known individuals have connections to Shelby County:
- Edward McKendree Bounds – a famous clergyman and writer.
- Norm Stewart – a legendary basketball coach for the University of Missouri, originally from Shelbyville.
- Randall Duke Cunningham – a U.S. Navy fighter pilot who was an ace in the Vietnam War. He was also a U.S. Representative from California and grew up in Shelbina.
- Frank Hamilton Short – born in Shelby County in 1862, he was important in protecting natural resources and supporting states' rights in the early 1900s.
- Sam Walton – the person who started the famous Wal-Mart stores.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Shelby (Misuri) para niños
