Shelby
City in Bolivar County, Mississippi
Shelby is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, with 2,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 154 ft (47 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winstonville, 2.7 miles S.
- 2,021residents (2020 Census)
- 154 ftelevation · 47 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 740 / sq mipopulation density
- 38774ZIP code
About Shelby
Shelby is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shelby had a population of 2,021. The town of Shelby was established in 1853 by Tom Shelby, who had purchased a block of land there from the federal government.
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Living in Shelby
- Median household income
- $25,948
- Median home value
- $90,400
- Median rent
- $666/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Shelby had 2,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 740 per sq mi (286 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Bolivar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9505° N, 90.7651° W |
| ZIP code | 38774 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2867040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Winstonville2.7 mi S
- Mound Bayou5.2 mi SE
- Duncan6.4 mi N
- Merigold8.0 mi S
- Alligator9.8 mi N
- Gunnison10.4 mi W
- Symonds10.8 mi SW
- Renova12.0 mi S
- Pace12.2 mi SW
- Bobo13.6 mi N
- Rena Lara14.4 mi N
- Cleveland14.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Shelby, MS?
2,021 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, MS?
The ZIP code of Shelby is 38774.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
154 feet (47 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Winstonville (2.7 mi), Mound Bayou (5.2 mi), Duncan (6.4 mi), Merigold (8.0 mi), Alligator (9.8 mi).
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