Shelby County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48419 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,155 | — | #1,695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,776 | -33.8% | #2,782 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,323 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,500 | -64.0% | #2,965 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | -32.8% | #2,258 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | +63.4% | #2,722 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 24,155, making it the #1,695 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $49,776, ranking #2,782 out of 3,222 counties — 33.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $101,500 (-64.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $781/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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79.1% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.7% below the national rate.
About Shelby County, Texas
Shelby County, Texas has a total population of 24,155, making it the 1,695th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $49,776, which ranks #2,782 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $101,500, 64.0% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $781 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (15.1%).
All data for Shelby County, Texas 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.