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Shelby, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 1,044.
Males: 673  (64.6%)
Females: 371  (35.4%)
Median resident age:

57.1 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35143.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,212
Shelby:

$98,212
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,451

Shelby CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $322,800
Shelby:

$322,800
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $175,444; detached houses: $190,419; mobile homes: $138,098
March 2022 cost of living index in Shelby: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.5%
(17.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.2% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Shelby, AL (2022)
    • 70085.3%White alone
    • 11914.5%Black alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Shelby, Alabama as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shelby is 77 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (17.3%), Greek (6.4%), Irish (6.4%), Italian (5.1%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 495 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hoover, AL (23.0 miles , pop. 62,742).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (31.6 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (568.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Columbiana, AL (2.3 miles ),
Talladega Springs, AL (2.8 miles),
Mineral Springs, AL (3.1 miles ),
Calera, AL (3.1 miles ),
Wilsonville, AL (3.2 miles ),
Fayetteville, AL (3.3 miles ),
Jemison, AL (3.7 miles ),
Weogufka-Marble Valley, AL (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 33.11 N, Longitude: 86.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Distribution of median household income in Shelby, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shelby, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Alabama:

2.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 58.9. This is better than average.

City:

58.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.75. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.75
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Shelby-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1977, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the Shelby place center killed 22 people and injured 130 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the place center killed 10 people and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shelby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 43.8 miles away from Shelby center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 143.2 miles away from Shelby center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from Shelby center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 8, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Shelby:

  • COLUMBIANA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COLUMBIANA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelby:

  • University of Montevallo (about 17 miles; Montevallo, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,826)
  • Samford University (about 28 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 3,829)
  • Virginia College-Birmingham (about 29 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 8,167)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 30 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 31 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 14,853)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 39 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • Alabama State University (about 55 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 5,457)

Public elementary/middle school in Shelby:

  • SHELBY ELEM SCH (Students: 214, Location: 19099 HIGHWAY 145, Grades: PK-5)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Shelby Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Shelby include: Providence Church (A), Cole Temple Church (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Williams Cemetery (1), Gardens of Rest (2), Old Shelby Cemetery (3), Brasher Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Mud Creek (A), Beaver Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Shelby Iron Works Parks (Historical Places & Services; 10268 Highway 42) (1), Bailey Electronic Services (Amusement & Theme Parks; 16230 Highway 42) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.1%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Shelby:

Marital status in Shelby, AL
  • Never married: 32.5%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Shelby:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shelby, AL (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant61,933172
Mainline Protestant16,07638
Catholic2,8831
Black Protestant2,42112
Other2,3376
Orthodox581
None109,377-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Here:

1.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Shelby County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 94
This county:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 124
Shelby County:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Shelby County:

17.2%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Shelby:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQCR (1500 AM; 2 kW; ALABASTER, AL; Owner: WGTT, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WBYE (1370 AM; 1 kW; CALERA, AL; Owner: PROGRESSIVE UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERC (960 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WLPH (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; IRONDALE, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelby:

  • WQEM (101.5 FM; COLUMBIANA, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WGIB (91.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WYSF (94.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)
  • WMJJ (96.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQEN (103.7 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZRR (99.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLJR (88.5 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BRIARWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)
  • WDJC-FM (93.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WTRB-FM (98.3 FM; SYLACAUGA, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEZZ-FM (97.7 FM; CLANTON, AL; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCASTING CO., INC)

TV broadcast stations around Shelby:

  • WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIQ (Channel 10; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WABM (Channel 68; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM (WABM-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTTO (Channel 21; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: WTTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBRC (Channel 6; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
  • WVTM-TV (Channel 13; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM BROADCASTING (WVTM-TV), LLC)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WBXA-CA (Channel 2; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • W27CM (Channel 27; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBMA-LP (Channel 58; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INC.)
  • W46DK (Channel 46; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WOTM-LP (Channel 19; MONTEVALLO, AL; Owner: JAMES DONALD EARLEY)

Shelby fatal accident list:

Sep 8, 2019 01:00 AM, Cr-47, Cr-99, Lat: 33.095689, Lon: -86.583431, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 8, 2018 07:25 AM, Cr-42, Lat: 33.112192, Lon: -86.599303, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Apr 21, 2017 05:35 PM, Sr-145, Cr-47, Lat: 33.074742, Lon: -86.571644, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Apr 18, 2005 07:10 AM, 1060, Lat: 33.086060, Lon: -86.563530, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.4mTotal length
  • $15,168,000Total costs
  • 14,367Total average daily traffic
  • 1,065Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,938Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Shelby, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shelby, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Shelby)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 33.429361 Lon: -86.650806, Call Sign: WQZF637,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.862 MHz, 466.362 MHz, 466.337 MHz, 466.287 MHz, 466.212 MHz, 466.162 MHz, 451.662 MHz, 456.662 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2017, Expiration Date: 05/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/22/2017, Certifier: Patrick Mccarty, Registrant: Creative Communications Sales & Rentals, 3332 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040, Phone: (602) 955-8405, Fax: (602) 955-1049, Email:

  • SE SHELBY, 18103 Hwy 145 (Al15345-A) (Lat: 33.073917 Lon: -86.573944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WQZW411,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.187 MHz, 851.750 MHz, 852.237 MHz, 852.575 MHz, 852.925 MHz, 853.287 MHz, 853.500 MHz, 853.900 MHz, 851.512 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2017, Expiration Date: 08/18/2027, Certifier: Loren Russell, Registrant: Shelby County 911, 19220 Hwy 280 Ste 201, Birmingham, AL 35242, Phone: (205) 439-6911, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • SHELBY, Off Of County Road 42 (Lat: 33.114778 Lon: -86.500528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQUN666,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.656 MHz, 952.656 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2014, Expiration Date: 08/26/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/29/2015, Certifier: Larry Butts, Registrant: Alabama Power Company, 600 N. 18th Street/Bin 5n-8485, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-3223, Fax: (205) 257-2134

  • SE SHELBY, Hwy 145 (Lat: 33.073889 Lon: -86.573917), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQZT253,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2017, Expiration Date: 07/26/2027, Certifier: Loren Russell, Registrant: Shelby County 911, 19220 Hwy 280 Ste 201, Birmingham, AL 35242, Phone: (205) 439-6911, Email:

  • SHELBY, 18103 Hwy 145 (Al15345-A) (Lat: 33.073917 Lon: -86.573944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 98.8 m, Call Sign: WRDM664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 06/05/2029, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shelby)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4356K, N4356K, N-4356K, Serial Number: NAV-4-1356, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 08/25/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/23/2017
    Registrant (Individual): James O Marshall, 1100 N River Dr, Shelby, AL 35143
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6780H, N6780H, N-6780H, Serial Number: 17265579, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 02/01/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Shane F Merrell, 64 5th Ave, Shelby, AL 35143
  • Aircraft: RICHARDSON DAVID G JR DRAGONFLY MK II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 901DR, N901DR, N-901DR, Serial Number: 289, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 05/14/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 11/06/1989
    Registrant (Individual): David Gray Jr Richardson, 149 Port Dr, Shelby, AL 35143

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 34. The highest number of reported fires - 74 took place in 2007, and the least - 12 in 2013. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Shelby, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (52.4%), and Structure Fires (33.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shelby, AL
    • 24752.4%Outside Fires
    • 15833.5%Structure Fires
    • 469.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 204.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shelby, AL
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shelby, AL
  • 87.8%Electricity
  • 7.8%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%No fuel used


Shelby compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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