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Shelby County, Alabama Population 2021
Shelby County, Alabama's estimated population is 221,940 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County, Alabama is the 6th largest county inAlabama. The 2010 Population was 196,032 and has seen a growth of 13.22% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 221,940 | 2,119 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 219,821 | 2,119 | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 217,702 | 2,119 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 215,583 | 1,950 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 213,633 | 2,351 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 211,282 | 2,323 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 208,959 | 2,679 | 1.30% |
| 2014 | 206,280 | 2,241 | 1.10% |
| 2013 | 204,039 | 3,127 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 200,912 | 2,960 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 197,952 | 1,920 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 196,032 | 96,674 | 97.30% |
| 1990 | 99,358 | 33,060 | 49.87% |
| 1980 | 66,298 | 28,261 | 74.30% |
| 1970 | 38,037 | 5,905 | 18.38% |
| 1960 | 32,132 | 1,770 | 5.83% |
| 1950 | 30,362 | 1,400 | 4.83% |
| 1940 | 28,962 | 1,386 | 5.03% |
| 1930 | 27,576 | 479 | 1.77% |
| 1920 | 27,097 | 148 | 0.55% |
| 1910 | 26,949 | 3,265 | 13.79% |
| 1900 | 23,684 | 2,798 | 13.40% |
| 1890 | 20,886 | 3,650 | 21.18% |
| 1880 | 17,236 | 5,018 | 41.07% |
| 1870 | 12,218 | -400 | -3.17% |
| 1860 | 12,618 | 3,082 | 32.32% |
| 1850 | 9,536 | 3,424 | 56.02% |
| 1840 | 6,112 | 408 | 7.15% |
| 1830 | 5,704 | 3,288 | 136.09% |
| 1820 | 2,416 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.96% (2,119)
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State
Founded
February 7, 1818
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
196,032
Growth Since 2010
13.22% (25,908)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170,998 | 80.12% |
| Black or African American | 25,878 | 12.12% |
| Some Other Race | 7,096 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 4,399 | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4,274 | 2.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 736 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.02% |
Shelby County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79,630 | 2.64 | 80.5 |
| Married | 47,423 | 3.21 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 22,964 | 1.2 | 66.4 |
| Female | 7,034 | 3.25 | 69.8 |
| Male | 2,209 | 3.58 | 66.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,470 | 2.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,188 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 28,835 | 19.83% |
| Some College | 32,208 | 22.15% |
| Associates Degree | 11,295 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41,301 | 28.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,130 | 14.53% |
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Shelby County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 117,144 | 110,778 | 52,175 |
| Black | 17,217 | 15,713 | 6,258 |
| Hispanic | 6,147 | 3,997 | 1,402 |
| Other Race | 3,229 | 1,807 | 419 |
| Asian | 3,022 | 2,443 | 1,804 |
| 2+ Races | 1,394 | 1,324 | 557 |
| Native American | 526 | 464 | 190 |
| Islander | 33 | 30 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.70%.
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$49,022
Average Earnings
$60,291
Average Male
$38,538
Average Female
Shelby County, Alabama Language by Age
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Shelby County, Alabama Language
91.77% of Shelby County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
Shelby County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 164,248 | 9,970 | 6.07% |
| Hispanic | 12,124 | 2,669 | 22.01% |
| Black | 24,996 | 2,384 | 9.54% |
| Other | 6,997 | 2,203 | 31.48% |
| Asian | 4,373 | 380 | 8.69% |
| Multiple | 4,183 | 282 | 6.74% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.36%
Male Poverty Rate
8.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shelby County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Alabama is Other, with 31.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Alabama is White, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.30%.
Shelby County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Shelby County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Shelby County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Shelby County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,865 | 8.16% |
| Black | 1,492 | 7.61% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 142 | 4.38% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 48 | 8.04% |
| Other Race | 40 | 0.98% |
| Islander | 2 | 6.06% |
Shelby County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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3.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
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65.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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64.41%
Born in Shelby County, Alabama
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
3.45%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.39% of Shelby County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 64.41% having been born in Alabama. 3.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990