Shelby County's estimated 2025 population is 20,284 with a growth rate of -0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 57th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,354 and has seen a growth of -9.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 96.8% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,200 | 96.8% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $46,342. Household income levels show a median of $68,457. The poverty rate stands at 9.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,322 | - |
| Families | $84,015 | $93,274 |
| Households | $68,457 | $79,115 |
| Non Families | $39,884 | $47,878 |
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