Shelby County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 230,211 | — | #308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,961 | +30.4% | #184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,015 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $326,100 | +15.7% | #505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,401 | +20.5% | #314 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -43.0% | #240 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 230,211, making it the #308 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $97,961, ranking #184 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $326,100 (+15.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,401/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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93.6% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County, Alabama has a total population of 230,211, making it the 308th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $97,961, which ranks #184 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $326,100, 15.7% above the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $1,401 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 46.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%).
All data for Shelby County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.