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Shelby County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Shelbyville

Shelby County's estimated 2025 population is 5,801 with a growth rate of -1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 105th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,364 and has seen a growth of -8.85% since that time.

5,801
Total Population
12
Population Density (mi²)
105
Population Rank (State)
-65 -1.11%
Annual Population Growth

Shelby County Population

Shelby County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,67394.38%
Two or more races1332.21%
Black or African American751.25%
Asian701.16%
Other race580.96%
Native American20.03%

Shelby County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,067-
Families$65,923$79,709
Households$52,127$68,661
Non Families$30,288$45,168

$37,454

Average Income

$52,127

Median Household Income

15.61%

Poverty Rate