Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 46,151 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 33rd largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 44,295 and has seen a growth of 4.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 35,096 adults, (8,441 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 22,765 (50.3%)
Male: 22,500 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 91.18% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,272 | 91.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,679 | 3.71% |
| Other race | 1,166 | 2.58% |
| Black or African American | 626 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 455 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.15% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $51,033. Household income levels show a median of $72,190. The poverty rate stands at 13.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,427 | - |
| Families | $88,144 | $104,076 |
| Households | $72,190 | $90,122 |
| Non Families | $39,457 | $55,877 |
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