Shelby, MI Demographics

A map of Shelby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,524	878	59.1%	44.7%
White	1,012	998	39.3%	50.8%
Multiracial	22	64	0.9%	3.3%
Black	9	6	0.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	7	16	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	3	2	0.1%	0.1%

Shelby, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,577, a dramatic increase from the 1,964 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% Hispanic, 39.3% White, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shelby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shelby has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shelby, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shelby is ranked the 263rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shelby was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shelby's White Population

1,012 residents of Shelby, or 39.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shelby is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Shelby ranks 720th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Shelby's population has decreased from 50.8% to 39.3%.

Shelby is less White than neighboring New Era (86.8% White), Hart (76.6% White), Rothbury (81.7% White), Mears (63.7% White), and Pentwater (95.8% White).

Shelby's Black Population

9 residents of Shelby, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shelby is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Shelby ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Shelby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Shelby is more Black than neighboring New Era (0% Black), Rothbury (0% Black), Mears (0% Black), and Pentwater (0% Black). Shelby is less Black than neighboring Hart (3.4% Black).

Shelby's Asian Population

3 residents of Shelby, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shelby is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Shelby ranks 571st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Shelby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Shelby is more Asian than neighboring Rothbury (0% Asian), Mears (0% Asian), and Pentwater (0% Asian). Shelby is less Asian than neighboring New Era (0.7% Asian).

Shelby's Hispanic Population

1,524 residents of Shelby, or 59.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shelby is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Shelby ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Shelby's population has increased from 44.7% to 59.1%.

Shelby is more Hispanic than neighboring New Era (8.5% Hispanic), Hart (19.2% Hispanic), Rothbury (9.8% Hispanic), Mears (18.1% Hispanic), and Pentwater (1.3% Hispanic).

Shelby's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Shelby, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shelby is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shelby ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shelby's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Shelby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hart (0% Native American/Other), Mears (0% Native American/Other), and Pentwater (0% Native American/Other). Shelby is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Era (2.3% Native American/Other).

Shelby's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Shelby, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shelby is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Shelby ranks 550th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shelby's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Shelby's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.9%.

Shelby is more Multiracial than neighboring Hart (0.7% Multiracial). Shelby is less Multiracial than neighboring New Era (1.6% Multiracial), Rothbury (8.1% Multiracial), Mears (18.1% Multiracial), and Pentwater (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.