Central Montana Times

Of the 2,875 people living in Shelby in 2020, 41.9 percent (1,206) were women and 58.1 percent (1,669) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Montana Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 606. In the 65 and over age range, there were 334 females and 229 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	1,232	42.9
Females 18 and over	626	21.8
Males 65 and over	229	8
Females 65 and over	334	11.6

Source: US Census Bureau