Shelby County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29205 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,986 | — | #2,812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,594 | -31.3% | #2,685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $99,900 | -64.6% | #2,986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $625 | -46.3% | #3,003 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +26.4% | #2,109 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 5,986, making it the #2,812 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $51,594, ranking #2,685 out of 3,222 counties — 31.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $99,900 (-64.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $625/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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89.4% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Shelby County, Missouri
Shelby County, Missouri has a total population of 5,986, making it the 2,812th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $51,594, which ranks #2,685 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $99,900, 64.6% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $625 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Shelby County, Missouri 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.