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Shelby city, MS

ZIP 38774 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38774

38774 has a population of 1,769 with a median age of 41.9 yrs (42.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Black
96.7%+680% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.0%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.5%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.4%+120% vs US avg
x
High school
20.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
59.9%+420% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.8%+1518% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanPolishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 38774

Poverty Rate
59.9%+420% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.2%+153% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
45.7%+291% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
93.8%+1518% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,769
Median age41.9
Poverty rate59.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.3%
Hispanic0.0%
Black96.7%
Asian0.0%