Shelby County, Alabama Population 2022
Shelby County, Alabama's estimated population is 224,059 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County, Alabama is the 6th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 196,032 and has seen a growth of 14.30% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,416 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 5,704 | 3,288 | 136.09% |
| 1840 | 6,112 | 408 | 7.15% |
| 1850 | 9,536 | 3,424 | 56.02% |
| 1860 | 12,618 | 3,082 | 32.32% |
| 1870 | 12,218 | -400 | -3.17% |
| 1880 | 17,236 | 5,018 | 41.07% |
| 1890 | 20,886 | 3,650 | 21.18% |
| 1900 | 23,684 | 2,798 | 13.40% |
| 1910 | 26,949 | 3,265 | 13.79% |
| 1920 | 27,097 | 148 | 0.55% |
| 1930 | 27,576 | 479 | 1.77% |
| 1940 | 28,962 | 1,386 | 5.03% |
| 1950 | 30,362 | 1,400 | 4.83% |
| 1960 | 32,132 | 1,770 | 5.83% |
| 1970 | 38,037 | 5,905 | 18.38% |
| 1980 | 66,298 | 28,261 | 74.30% |
| 1990 | 99,358 | 33,060 | 49.87% |
| 2010 | 196,032 | 96,674 | 97.30% |
| 2011 | 197,952 | 1,920 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 200,912 | 2,960 | 1.50% |
| 2013 | 204,039 | 3,127 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 206,280 | 2,241 | 1.10% |
| 2015 | 208,959 | 2,679 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 211,282 | 2,323 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 213,633 | 2,351 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 215,583 | 1,950 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 217,702 | 2,119 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 219,821 | 2,119 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 221,940 | 2,119 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 224,059 | 2,119 | 0.95% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172,560 | 79.76% |
| Black or African American | 26,213 | 12.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 834 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 4,231 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 5,821 | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 6,648 | 3.07% |
Shelby County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 80,756 | 2.64 | 80.4 |
| Married | 47,722 | 3.22 | 89.1 |
| Male | 2,257 | 3.46 | 70.3 |
| Female | 7,289 | 3.22 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 23,488 | 1.21 | 67.7 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,157 | 2.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,881 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 28,723 | 19.43% |
| Some College | 32,037 | 21.68% |
| Associates Degree | 11,656 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42,683 | 28.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,654 | 15.33% |
Shelby County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 28 | 24 | 19 |
| Asian | 2,904 | 2,434 | 1,726 |
| 2+ Races | 2,509 | 2,340 | 1,163 |
| White | 118,270 | 112,046 | 54,268 |
| Native American | 546 | 445 | 197 |
| Black | 17,634 | 16,235 | 6,232 |
| Hispanic | 6,291 | 4,518 | 1,935 |
| Other Race | 3,137 | 2,105 | 636 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 67.86%.
$50,805
Average Earnings
$62,471
Average Male
$40,293
Average Female
Shelby County, Alabama Language by Age
Shelby County, Alabama Language
92.46% of Shelby County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 7.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
Shelby County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,218 | 1,851 | 15.15% |
| Asian | 4,199 | 367 | 8.74% |
| Black | 25,502 | 2,096 | 8.22% |
| Multiple | 6,451 | 418 | 6.48% |
| White | 165,473 | 9,841 | 5.95% |
| Native | 771 | 2 | 0.26% |
| Other | 1,517 | NaN% |
6.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
7.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shelby County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.95%.
Shelby County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Shelby County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,740 | 8.00% |
| Black | 1,369 | 6.83% |
| Native American | 27 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 111 | 3.59% |
| Islander | 5 | 17.86% |
| Other Race | 70 | 1.83% |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 6.40% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 2.93% |
Shelby County, Alabama Veterans by Education
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.36%
Born in Shelby County, Alabama
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.01% of Shelby County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 64.36% having been born in Alabama. 2.71% 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