Shelby
Village in Polk County, Nebraska
Shelby is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, with 710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Osceola, 6.5 miles W.
- 710residents (2020 Census)
- 1,640 ftelevation · 500 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 1,318 / sq mipopulation density
- 68662ZIP code
About Shelby
Shelby is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shelby had a population of 710. Shelby lies along the north side of U.S. Highway 81 near the eastern edge of Polk County. It is 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Osceola, and just 17 miles (27 km) south and 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Columbus. Nebraska's center of population is near Shelby.
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Living in Shelby
- Median household income
- $72,955
- Median home value
- $120,500
- Median age
- 41.5
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Shelby had 710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,318 per sq mi (509 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 710 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1942° N, 97.4263° W |
| ZIP code | 68662 |
| Official website | ci.shelby.ne.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3144595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Osceola6.5 mi W
- Rising City6.7 mi E
- Surprise8.7 mi SE
- Stromsburg10.1 mi SW
- Gresham11.5 mi S
- Garrison13.7 mi E
- Duncan14.0 mi N
- Bellwood14.1 mi NE
- Ulysses14.4 mi SE
- Silver Creek15.0 mi NW
- Thayer15.9 mi S
- Benedict16.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Polk County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Shelby, NE?
710 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, NE?
The ZIP code of Shelby is 68662.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Osceola (6.5 mi), Rising City (6.7 mi), Surprise (8.7 mi), Stromsburg (10.1 mi), Gresham (11.5 mi).
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