Demographics & People — Shelby, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,706 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,200 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,632 |
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| Family Households | 2,226 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0853 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,243 |
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| Black or African American | 24 |
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| Asian | 162 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,735 |
| German | 2,570 |
| Irish | 1,054 |
| American | 950 |
| English | 826 |
| Other groups | 686 |
| Polish | 253 |
| Italian | 197 |
| French (except Basque) | 175 |
| British | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 8,056 |
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| Spanish | 139 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,247 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 452 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,137 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelby, Ohio.
