Shelly, Minnesota facts for kids
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Shelly
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Buildings on McKinley Avenue in Shelly
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Location of Shelly, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
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182 |
| • Density | 848.34/sq mi (327.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56581
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-59566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0651947 |
Shelly is a small city located in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 179 people lived there.
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History of Shelly
Shelly was officially planned and mapped out in 1896. It was named after an early settler, John Shely. The spelling "Shelly" was chosen to make sure people didn't confuse it with Shely Township, which already existed. A post office has been open in Shelly since 1896, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Shelly
Shelly is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Shelly
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 195 | — | |
| 1920 | 289 | 48.2% | |
| 1930 | 308 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 344 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 329 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 310 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 260 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 276 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 225 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 266 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −28.2% | |
| 2020 | 179 | −6.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 182 | −4.7% | |
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Shelly's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Shelly had 179 people living in 56 homes. This means there were about 852 people per square mile. There were also 105 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Shelly were white. About 3.3% of the total population, or six residents, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many people in Shelly have jobs, with an employment rate of 61.9%. The average income for a household in Shelly was $54,375.
Shelly's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 191 people living in Shelly. These people lived in 90 households, and 46 of these were families. The city had about 909 people per square mile. There were 117 housing units in total.
Most residents were White (94.2%). Some were Native American (3.1%) or Asian (0.5%). About 2.1% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 8.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- 20.0% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 43.3% of homes were married couples living together.
- 44.4% of all homes had just one person living there.
- 27.8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Shelly was 45.9 years old.
- 23.6% of residents were under 18.
- 3% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 24.6% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more females (53.9%) than males (46.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Shelly (Minnesota) para niños
