Shelby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Toole County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,129
Population
541/sq mi density
$53,357
Median Income
$31,495 per capita
$206,000
Home Value
$184,498 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,357 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$206,000 home value, $769/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,129
Census 2023
Population Density
541
per square mile
Land Area
6.0
square miles (15.4 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
62.2%
Male
37.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.5%
Black
3%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.2%
Spanish
6.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.8%
Veterans
12.9%
115% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.6%
35% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.430
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,129 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 541 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.8% |
| Veterans | 12.9% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 94.4% |
| Uninsured | 5.6% |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |