More about Shelby Shelby is a city located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,477. It is the county seat of Cleveland County6. Shelby Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,477 people, 7,927 households, and 5,144 families residing in the city. The population density is 414.6/km² (1,073.8/mi²). There are 8,853 housing units at an average density of 188.4/km² (488.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 56.88% White, 40.97% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 7,927 households out of which 27.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% are married couples living together, 20.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.97. In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $29,345, and the median income for a family is $38,603. Males have a median income of $30,038 versus $21,362 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,708. 17.8% of the population and 14.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Rest Of Tonight...Clear. Lows around 60. North winds around 5 mph. Independence Day...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...Becoming southwest in the afternoon. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

