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Shelby County

State:
Texas
County Seat:
Center

Shelby County's estimated 2025 population is 24,415 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 104th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 25,460 and has seen a growth of -4.1% since that time.

24,415
Total Population
31
Population Density (miĀ²)
104
Population Rank (State)
118 0.49%
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 67.06% White, 15.56% Black or African American, 6.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,16667.06%
Black or African American3,75115.56%
Two or more races2,0368.45%
Other race1,6196.72%
Native American2891.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2120.88%
Asian350.15%

Shelby County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelby County's average per capita income is $37,800. Household income levels show a median of $50,436. The poverty rate stands at 23.54%.

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$81,745-
Families$57,991$84,662
Households$50,436$74,633
Non Families$30,763$38,936

$37,800

Average Income

$50,436

Median Household Income

23.54%

Poverty Rate