Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 24,060 with a growth rate of -0.27% 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 -5.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (67.06%)
Black or African American (15.56%)
Two or more races (8.45%)
Other race (6.72%)
Native American (1.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.88%)
Asian (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,166 | 67.06% |
| Black or African American | 3,751 | 15.56% |
| Two or more races | 2,036 | 8.45% |
| Other race | 1,619 | 6.72% |
| Native American | 289 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,745 | - |
| Families | $57,991 | $84,662 |
| Households | $50,436 | $74,633 |
| Non Families | $30,763 | $38,936 |
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