Shelbyville, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shelbyville, Missouri had a total population of 621, the 472nd largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $52,250, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.
Shelbyville Quick Facts
How Shelbyville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 583 | 621 | +6.5% |
| Median household income | $46,875 | $52,250 | +11.5% |
| Median home value | $75,600 | $85,200 | +12.7% |
How Shelbyville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Shelbyville Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Shelby County
Cities Similar to Shelbyville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | 624 | $51,510 | $83,200 | 13.3% | 32.4% |
| Perry | 640 | $50,795 | $112,100 | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| Fordland | 594 | $53,571 | $130,000 | 7.9% | 19.1% |
| Leeton | 660 | $51,917 | $99,600 | 10.4% | 14.0% |
| Kelso | 603 | $56,875 | $215,400 | 24.9% | 12.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 621, Shelbyville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Shelbyville is a small community located in Missouri, within Shelby County. The total population is 621. It ranks as the 472nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Shelbyville is 44.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Shelbyville is $52,250. This is 26% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $85,200. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Shelbyville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Shelbyville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.
Education
17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Shelbyville, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shelbyville, Missouri?
Shelbyville, Missouri has a population of 621 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Shelbyville, MO?
The median household income in Shelbyville is $52,250, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Shelbyville, MO?
The poverty rate in Shelbyville is 16.5%. This means approximately 101 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Shelbyville, Missouri?
Shelbyville's population is 97.1% White, 1.0% Black, 1.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Shelbyville, MO?
The median home value in Shelbyville is $85,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Shelbyville, Missouri?
17.3% of adults (25+) in Shelbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.