Ranking of Shelby, IA Cities and Places By population in 2023
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, among all Shelby, IA cities and places, Harlan city had the highest population (4.90K), followed by Balance of Shelby County (3.92K), and Shelby city (pt.) (719).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Shelby cities and places.
You can see similar information for other Iowa counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in Iowa.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Shelby, IA Cities and Places By population in 2023
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
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| 1 | Harlan city | 4896 |
| 2 | Balance of Shelby County | 3915 |
| 3 | Shelby city (pt.) | 719 |
| 4 | Elk Horn city | 633 |
| 5 | Earling city | 394 |
| 6 | Irwin city | 319 |
| 7 | Defiance city | 248 |
| 8 | Panama city | 234 |
| 9 | Portsmouth city | 189 |
| 10 | Westphalia city | 133 |
| 11 | Tennant city | 83 |
| 12 | Kirkman city | 60 |