Economy & Jobs — Shelby, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,855 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,023 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| In Labor Force | 1,240 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 28.7% |
| Agriculture | 19.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.