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.
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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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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
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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 |
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Married Families | $77,067 | - |
Families | $65,923 | $79,709 |
Households | $52,127 | $68,661 |
Non Families | $30,288 | $45,168 |
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