Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 5,918 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 104th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,364 and has seen a growth of -7.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 94.38% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.38%)
Two or more races (2.21%)
Black or African American (1.25%)
Asian (1.16%)
Other race (0.96%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,673 | 94.38% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.16% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $37,454. Household income levels show a median of $52,127. The poverty rate stands at 15.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,067 | - |
| Families | $65,923 | $79,709 |
| Households | $52,127 | $68,661 |
| Non Families | $30,288 | $45,168 |
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