Shelby County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,265 | — | #1,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,190 | -3.9% | #1,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,645 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,400 | -24.7% | #1,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | -15.1% | #1,038 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +3.5% | #1,534 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 45,265, making it the #1,097 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $72,190, ranking #1,033 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $212,400 (-24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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94.4% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County, Indiana has a total population of 45,265, making it the 1,097th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $72,190, which ranks #1,033 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $212,400, 24.7% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Shelby County, Indiana 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.