Shelby County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,720 | — | #1,839 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,095 | -4.1% | #1,043 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,100 | -51.4% | #2,423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | -30.0% | #2,001 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.4% | #602 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 20,720, making it the #1,839 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $72,095, ranking #1,043 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $137,100 (-51.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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95.6% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Illinois
Shelby County, Illinois has a total population of 20,720, making it the 1,839th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $72,095, which ranks #1,043 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $137,100, 51.4% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Shelby County, Illinois 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.