U.S. County · Profile

Shelby County

11.8KTotal Population
20Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.63%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Shelby County has a population of 11,806 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Shelby County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.4%11,145
Hispanic or Latino3.3%390
Two or More Races3.1%366
Some Other Race1.5%177
Black or African American0.9%106
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%12
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Shelby County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,295
5.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,664
0.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.8%
23.5% below national average
Median Age
45.5 years

Income & Poverty

$70,295Median Household Income
$38,664Per Capita Income
8.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,295$91,452
Families$90,041$112,021
Married-couple Families$90,041$100,846
Nonfamily Households$38,428$41,502

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Shelby County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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