Demographics & People — Shelby, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 797 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 390 |
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| Family Households | 227 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1915 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 749 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 280 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 160 |
| Irish | 88 |
| Other groups | 84 |
| Danish | 69 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 44 |
| American | 43 |
| Italian | 41 |
| English | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 711 |
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| Spanish | 51 |
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| Population 5+ | 763 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 34 |
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| Population 18+ | 598 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelby, Iowa.
