Shelby, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Shelby, North Carolina
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Shelby, North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Cleveland
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area_total_km2 = 47.0
area_land_km2 = 47.0
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 18.2
area_land_sq_mi = 18.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 19477
population_density_km2 = 414.6
population_density_sq_mi = 1073.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 265
elevation_ft = 869
latd = 35 |latm = 17 |lats = 18 |latNS = N
longd = 81 |longm = 32 |longs = 16 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 28150-28152
area_code = 704
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blank_info = 37-61200GR|2
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blank1_info = 0994631GR|3
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Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 19,477 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cleveland CountyGR|6.

Geography

Shelby is located at coor dms|35|17|18|N|81|32|16|W|city (35.288272, -81.537787)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.0 km²), of which, 18.1 square miles (47.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.11%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 19,477 people, 7,927 households, and 5,144 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,073.8 people per square mile (414.6/km²). There were 8,853 housing units at an average density of 488.1/sq mi (188.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.88% White, 40.97% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 7,927 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,345, and the median income for a family was $38,603. Males had a median income of $30,038 versus $21,362 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,708. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

chools in Cleveland County

Burns High School,Shelby High School,Kings Mountain High School,Crest High School,Burns Middle School,Crest Middle School,Shelby Middle School,Kings Mountain Middle School,Union Elementary,Fallston Elementary,Boiling Springs Elementary,Casar Elementary ,Bethware Elementary,Graham Elementary,Grover Elementary,James Love Elementary,Jefferson Elementary,North Elementary,Springmore Elementary,Township 3 Elementary,Elizabeth Elementary,West Elementary,Davidson School,North Shelby School,Kings Mountain Intermediate,Marion Intermediate,Cleveland Community College,Gardner-Webb University,Ambassador Baptist College

Annual Events

*Cleveland County Fair
*Livermush Expo - Shelby, North Carolina hosts an annual Livermush Exposition, which began in 1987 to celebrate the unique delicacy. In that year the Cleveland County Commissioners and the Shelby City Council passed resolutions proclaiming that "livermush is the most delicious, most economical and most versatile of meats."

Famous, Notable Residents

*Bobby Bell, NFL Hall of Famer
*Alicia Bridges, disco singer
*Morris Davis, Colonel in US Air Force
*Thomas Dixon, Jr., minister, author
*Lenny Dykstra, MLB player.cite web|url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/D/Pdyksl001.htm|title=Lenny Dykstra's career statistics|publisher=retrosheet.org|accessdate=2008-09-08]
*Manny Fernandez, "The Raging Bull", professional wrestler, former NFL player
*Don Gibson, Country Music Hall of Famer
*Keith E. Haynes, Maryland Statesman, Lawyer
*Trey Hill, Songwriter/Guitarist
*Norris Hopper, MLB player
*Hatcher Hughes, Pulitzer Prize winner
*Charlie Justice, NFL player, two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up
*Patty Loveless, country music singer
*Nick Maddox, NFL running back
*Scottie Montgomery, NFL wide receiver, Oakland Raiders, Arena Football League player
*Floyd Patterson, heavyweight boxing champion, Boxing Hall Of Famer
*Earl Scruggs, banjo player and composer on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
*Isaac Shelby, soldier, governor
*Billy Standridge, NASCAR driver
*Brandon Spikes, Florida Gators Linebacker
*Tim Steele, 3-time ARCA champion, NASCAR driver
*David Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer
*Tom Wright, MLB player.cite web|url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/W/Pwrigt101.htm|title=Tom Wright's career statistics|publisher=retrosheet.org|accessdate=2008-09-08]

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofshelby.com/ Official website of Shelby, NC]
* [http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org Cleveland County Schools]
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/shelby/ Shelby, North Carolina, a National Park Service "Discover Our Shared Heritage" Travel Itinerary]
* [http://www.shelbystar.com The Shelby Star, Cleveland County's source for news]