Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 240,721 with a growth rate of 1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 6th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 196,036 and has seen a growth of 22.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 76.54% White, 13.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.54%)
Black or African American (13.18%)
Two or more races (5%)
Other race (2.96%)
Asian (2.06%)
Native American (0.25%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173,713 | 76.54% |
| Black or African American | 29,906 | 13.18% |
| Two or more races | 11,344 | 5% |
| Other race | 6,716 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 4,686 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 565 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $58,609. Household income levels show a median of $93,543. The poverty rate stands at 6.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $127,370 | $159,185 |
| Families | $115,789 | $145,408 |
| Households | $93,543 | $123,911 |
| Non Families | $48,549 | $65,260 |
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