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Shelby city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Shelby city • Census GEOID: 3761200 • Cleveland County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Shelby city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $48,376 ±$7,148
Per Capita Income $31,112 ±$2,765
Poverty Rate 17.6% ±4.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 3,799 ±906
Unemployment Rate 3.6% ±1.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 9,458 ±682
Broadband Internet Rate 85.2% ±3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).