Shelby township, Indiana
Shelby township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shelby township is a geographic entity located in Ripley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,001. The land area covers 69.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,001 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±27.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 331 | ±108 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 381 | ±122 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 331 | ±108 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 | ±$92,961 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,467 | ±$25,461 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,834 | ±$11,440 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | ±23.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 238 | ±252 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% | ±15.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 261 | ±94 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY
GUS Population: 999 (2024)
ID: 164113
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SHELBY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
8875 S OLD MICHIGAN RD, MADISON IN 47250-9617
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COUNTY OF RIPLEY
GUS Population: 29,214 (2024)
ID: 125985
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 235, VERSAILLES IN 47042-0235
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Madison, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | North Vernon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Canaan, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Deputy, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Commiskey, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Osgood, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Osgood, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Vernon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | North Vernon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Madison, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hanover College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 517 Ball Drive, Hanover, IN, 47243 |
8128667000
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TYSON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 325 WEST TYSON STREET, VERSAILLES, IN, 47042 |
(812) 689-5894
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OSGOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 136 WEST RIPLEY STREET, OSGOOD, IN, 47037 |
(812) 689-4011
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JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 2375 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN, 47265 |
(812) 346-2091
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WOW BUS
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 2375 N STATE HWY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN, 47265 |
(812) 346-2091
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 420 WEST MAIN STREET, MADISON, IN, 47250 |
(812) 265-2744
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MILAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 1171 NORTH WARPATH DRIVE, MILAN, IN, 47031 |
(812) 654-1963
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DILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 10151 LIBRARY LANE, DILLSBORO, IN, 47018 |
(812) 954-4151
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WESTPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 205 WEST MAIN STREET, WESTPORT, IN, 47283 |
(812) 591-2330
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HANOVER
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 273 MADISON AVENUE, HANOVER, IN, 47243 |
(812) 866-1470
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at N VERNON 2 ESE, IN US, located 12.2 miles from Shelby township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 23.3° | 31.5° | 3.37" | 4.8" |
| February | 45.0° | 26.3° | 35.6° | 3.16" | 5.9" |
| March | 55.3° | 34.2° | 44.8° | 4.22" | 2.2" |
| April | 67.4° | 43.6° | 55.5° | 5.28" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.4° | 53.1° | 64.3° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.8° | 61.4° | 72.1° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 65.0° | 75.2° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 63.3° | 74.0° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.1° | 55.8° | 67.4° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.2° | 44.8° | 56.5° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.0° | 35.3° | 45.2° | 3.83" | 0.3" |
| December | 43.6° | 27.7° | 35.7° | 3.66" | 3.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Marion CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Holton town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Canaan CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Butlerville CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Versailles town | Town | 9.0 mi | — |
| Cross Plains CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813769264. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.