Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 48,286 with a growth rate of 0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 50th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 49,347 and has seen a growth of -2.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 92.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.74%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Black or African American (2.15%)
Asian (0.78%)
Other race (0.74%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,523 | 92.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,686 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,031 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 353 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $47,794. Household income levels show a median of $72,822. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,269 | $122,213 |
| Families | $89,443 | $108,319 |
| Households | $72,822 | $91,960 |
| Non Families | $44,979 | $53,501 |
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