Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 11,817 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 64th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,179 and has seen a growth of -2.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 93.24% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.24%)
Two or more races (4.72%)
Other race (1.16%)
Black or African American (0.47%)
Native American (0.42%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,962 | 93.24% |
| Two or more races | 555 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 136 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $47,023. Household income levels show a median of $67,690. The poverty rate stands at 8.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,575 | - |
| Families | $90,444 | $111,023 |
| Households | $67,690 | $91,881 |
| Non Families | $38,903 | $54,240 |
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