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Shelby, OH
City in Richland County, Ohio.
Population
8,865
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,401
ZIP codes
0
Shelby and its ZIP codes
Shelby at a glance
- Shelby is about 4.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 200th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $58,351, 18% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,200 (43% below Ohio) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Shelby, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shelby, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,351
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,924), Irish Americans (1,018), Polish Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Shelby.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,857
48,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Shelby, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelby, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelby, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Shelby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiroVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ShilohVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PlymouthVillage | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| CrestlineVillage | 8.4 mi | 3.4 |
| OntarioCity | 8.6 mi | 11.1 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| CeleryvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldCity | 11 mi | 30.9 |
| Sulphur SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New WashingtonVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| WillardCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| North RobinsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GalionCity | 12 mi | 7.4 |
| GreenwichVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelby, OH in?
- Shelby is in Richland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Shelby, OH?
- About 8,865 people live in Shelby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelby?
- Nearby places include Tiro (5.6 mi), Shiloh (6.5 mi), Plymouth (7.7 mi), Crestline (8.4 mi), Ontario (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023