Census ACS · #400 μSA
Shelby Metro Area
The Shelby-Kings Mountain, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 100,170 residents. The median household income is $55,769 and the median home value is $180,200.
100,170
Population
216
People / sq mi
$55,769
Median Income
$180,200
Median Home Value
The Shelby CBSA covers 464 sq mi of land at 215.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,769
Median Household Income
$29,849
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$180,200
Median Home Value
$835
Median Rent
70.7%
Homeownership
Education
87.5%
High School+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
22.4%
Foreign Born
Shelby spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shelby-Kings Mountain, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 100,170 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #400 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Shelby metro area is $55,769, with a per capita income of $29,849.
The Shelby-Kings Mountain, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Shelby-Kings Mountain, Nc CBSA (43140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.