Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 46,400 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 33rd largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 44,295 and has seen a growth of 4.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 92.32% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.32%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Other race (1.95%)
Black or African American (1.21%)
Asian (0.86%)
Native American (0.12%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,641 | 92.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,581 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 878 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 547 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 390 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $48,783. Household income levels show a median of $71,301. The poverty rate stands at 11.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,500 | - |
| Families | $89,126 | $104,049 |
| Households | $71,301 | $88,245 |
| Non Families | $38,981 | $53,270 |
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