Shelby County's 2026 population is estimated at 24,060, reflecting a -0.27% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shelby County is the 104th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 25,460 and has grown -5.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 17,875 adults, (4,457 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 12,205 (50.5%)
Male: 11,950 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 64.2% White, 15.11% Black or African American, 7.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,508 | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,649 | 15.11% |
| Two or more races | 2,624 | 10.86% |
| Other race | 1,695 | 7.02% |
| Native American | 493 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 177 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.04% |
Shelby County 's average per capita income is $38,968. Household income levels show a median of $49,776. The poverty rate stands at 20.58%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,992 | - |
| Families | $59,787 | $80,920 |
| Households | $49,776 | $70,187 |
| Non Families | $25,365 | $33,937 |
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