| Population | 8,979 (2010-2014), rank #320 |
| Population Growth | 8.51% since 2000, rank #423 |
| Population Density: | 95.62/sq mi, rank #473 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,625 at 2010-2014—6.41% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $91,800 at 2010-2014—26.10% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 93.63 sq mi, rank #163 |
| Water Area: | 0.27 sq mi (0.29%), rank #419 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Shelby, NC |
| Counties: | Cleveland County, Burke County, Catawba County, Lincoln County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #493 |
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