Shelby City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

133,753

1.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

45.1

0.661% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.2%

0.315% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,267

4.72% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$150,900

5.82% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,141

1.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Shelby City PUMA, NC had a population of 134k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $46,267. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shelby City PUMA, NC declined from 136,034 to 133,753, a −1.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,180 to $46,267, a 4.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shelby City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), White (Hispanic) (2.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.5%).

5.21% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Shelby City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC are Isothermal Community College (1,304 degrees awarded in 2021), Gardner-Webb University (1,141 degrees), and Cleveland Community College (840 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Shelby City PUMA, NC was $150,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Shelby City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Shelby City PUMA, NC borders Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Asheville City PUMA, NC, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC, Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, and Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Shelby City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 134k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.04% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.06k people).

In 2021, there were 5.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Shelby City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.73k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Shelby City PUMA, NC are Spanish (4,682 households), Portuguese (252 households), and German (251 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,612

Women

52.1%

64,075

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,687 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 1.49k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.8k ± 895
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.73k ± 608

4.84%

Hispanic Population

6.48k people

4.84% of the people in Shelby City PUMA, NC are hispanic (6.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shelby City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,727 ± 1,014 people
El Salvador
323 ± 441 people
Colombia
243 ± 382 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,727 Shelby City PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 323 and Colombia with 243.

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.06k people

2.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

As of 2021, 3.04% of Shelby City PUMA, NC residents (4.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,682 households (3.69%)
Portuguese
252 households (0.199%)
German
251 households (0.198%)

5.21% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 3.69% of the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,667 ± 486
Gulf War (1990s)
1,222 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,188 ± 302

Shelby City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shelby City PUMA, NC employs 52.1k people. The largest industries in Shelby City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,848 people), Construction (3,481 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($235,324), Insurance carriers ($142,396), and Offices of chiropractors ($130,883).

Males in Shelby City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,493. The income inequality in Shelby City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,984

Women

49.1%

26,964

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 52,948 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Shelby City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

52.1k

2021 Value

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± −1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelby City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 52.9k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,578 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,408 people), and Registered nurses (1,336 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.1k

2021 Value

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± −1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shelby City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 52.9k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,848 people), Construction (3,481 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,396 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Shelby City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,325

Median earning men ± $1,190

$26,567

Median earning women ± $930

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($53,849), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,651), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,086).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($58,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,784), and Public Administration ($39,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shelby City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC awarded 3,285 degrees. The student population of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,735 male students and 5,044 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC are White (2,350 and 72.1%), followed by Black or African American (474 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (180 and 5.52%), and Unknown (138 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Shelby City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Isothermal Community College (1,304 and 39.7%), Gardner-Webb University (1,141 and 34.7%), and Cleveland Community College (840 and 25.6%).

The most popular majors in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (396 and 12.1%), General Business Administration & Management (312 and 9.5%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (235 and 7.15%).

The median tuition cost in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $31,220.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Shelby City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,779 (35.2% men and 64.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,779 students enrolled in Shelby City PUMA, NC, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,944 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
396 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
61 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 396 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Isothermal Community College
1,304 degrees awarded
Gardner-Webb University
1,141 degrees awarded
Cleveland Community College
840 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Isothermal Community College with 1,304 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shelby City PUMA, NC, which is 0.596 times less than the 2,058 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,350 degrees mean that there were 4.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 474 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($980) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.557% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Shelby City PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Some college (24.3k), and Secondary Education (17.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shelby City PUMA, NC was $150,900 in 2021, which is 0.616 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,600 to $150,900, a 5.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby City PUMA, NC is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Shelby City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shelby City PUMA, NC is $46,267. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$150,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,898

$37,504

Median Property Taxes

±$1,386

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelby City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Shelby City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shelby City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelby City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Shelby City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,267

Median Household Income

± $1,201

53.5k

Number of Households

± 1,746

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.5k households in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew to $46,267 from the previous year's value of $44,180.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Shelby City PUMA, NC

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Shelby City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Shelby City PUMA, NC was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0142% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Shelby City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Shelby City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Shelby City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.62%)
Worked At Home (5.65%)

In 2021, 81.9% of workers in Shelby City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.62%) and those who worked at home (5.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Shelby City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shelby City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shelby City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelby City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby City PUMA, NC (22.5k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelby City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Shelby City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby City PUMA, NC grew by 0.738% from 11.7% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelby City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.