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Shelly

County:
Norman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.211
State:
Minnesota

Shelly is a city located in Norman County, Minnesota. Shelly has a 2026 population of 171. Shelly is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -6.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2020.

The median household income in Shelly is $43,750 with a poverty rate of 19.56%. The median age in Shelly is 36.1 years: 29.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

171
Total Population
811
Density (mi²)
-2 -1.16%
Growth

Shelly Population

Shelly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026171-2-1.16%
2025173-2-1.14%
2024175-1-0.57%
2023176-3-1.68%
2022179-3-1.65%
202118200%
202018200%
2019179-4-2.19%
2018183-1-0.54%
201718452.79%
2016179-5-2.72%
201518410.55%
201418300%
2013183-2-1.08%
2012185-6-3.14%
201119100%
2010191-1-0.52%

Median Age

Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 29.1 years

Shelly Adults

There are 164 adults, (38 of whom are seniors) in Shelly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 114 (49.8%)
Male: 115 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelly includes 76.86% White, 5.24% Black or African American, 3.93% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17676.86%
Two or more races2711.79%
Black or African American125.24%
Native American93.93%
Other race52.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races114.8%
Other race52.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17676.86%
Two or more races166.99%
Black or African American125.24%
Native American93.93%

Shelly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelly 's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $43,750. The poverty rate stands at 19.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,500-
Families$61,250$82,205
Households$43,750$67,678
Non Families$21,719$42,524

$43,750

Average Income

$43,750

Median Household Income

19.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)