Shelby County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,929 | — | #1,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,978 | -1.6% | #918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,100 | -26.2% | #1,325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | -20.7% | #1,323 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,160 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 47,929, making it the #1,041 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 $73,978, ranking #918 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $208,100 (-26.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $922/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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95.8% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Ohio
Shelby County, Ohio has a total population of 47,929, making it the 1,041st 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 $73,978, which ranks #918 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $208,100, 26.2% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $922 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).
All data for Shelby County, Ohio 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.