Shelly is a city located in Norman County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 266.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 266 people, 111 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density is 489.1/km² (1,271.2/mi²). There are 122 housing units at an average density of 224.3/km² (583.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.47% White, 0.00% African American, 7.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.02% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 13.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.