Shelby County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,778 | — | #2,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,738 | -3.2% | #996 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,000 | -41.8% | #1,937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | -32.7% | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -39.4% | #300 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 11,778, making it the #2,369 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $72,738, ranking #996 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $164,000 (-41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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97.7% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County, Iowa has a total population of 11,778, making it the 2,369th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $72,738, which ranks #996 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $164,000, 41.8% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Shelby County, Iowa 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.