City safety & data profile

ShelbyMI

Shelby, MI is a 74K-resident city in Macomb County with a median household income of $49,855.

Macomb County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Shelby, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Shelby has a population larger than 88% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $155,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

74K
Population
Top 12%
By size
$49,855
Median income
$155,600
Median home
20%
Poverty rate

The read on Shelby

Shelby posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Shelby area.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Shelby

Where Shelby income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,855 Bottom 9% higher than 9% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Shelby, MI beyond the headline numbers

Shelby sits inside Macomb County, Michigan, at roughly 42.67°N, -83.03°W. Population 74,099, $49,855 median household income. Median home value $155,600, median rent $680. Poverty rate 20%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Shelby's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.5%, then short sleep duration at 34.7%. 1 hospital in/around Shelby, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Shelby from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
74,099
Shelby
Median Income
$49,855
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$155,600
-32% vs avg
Median Age
29.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Macomb County) - Shelby's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
880K+4%
Median Income
$77,837+46%
Median Home Value
$243,900+98%
Poverty Rate
10.4%-17%
Unemployment
5.7%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Shelby, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$680/mo
Poverty Rate
20% +41% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%
Work From Home 1.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 64.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.5%
Short Sleep Duration
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
Physical Inactivity
29.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.9%
Diabetes
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.8%
Annual Checkup 76.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Shelby, MI? ▼
Shelby, MI has a population of 74,099 people, located in Macomb County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Shelby? ▼
The median household income in Shelby, MI is $49,855 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20%.
What is the median home value in Shelby? ▼
The median home value in Shelby, MI is $155,600. Median rent is $680/month.
What are the top health concerns in Shelby? ▼
The top health indicators in Shelby include Obesity (42.5%), Short Sleep Duration (34.7%), High Blood Pressure (33.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Shelby? ▼
Shelby has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Shelby? ▼
The median age in Shelby, MI is 29.3 years. 14.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Shelby, MI is located in Macomb County, Michigan. With a population of 74K and a $49,855 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Shelby area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Shelby's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Shelby area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Shelby against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Macomb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.