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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 County.

Shelby is located at 35.288272, -81.537787.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.0 km² (18.2 mi²). 47.0 km² (18.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.11%) is water.

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."
Hamfest - The Shelby Hamfest is held every Labor Day Weekend at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby, NC.

Home to Cleveland Community College, Gardner-Webb University and Ambassador Bible College.

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.

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