Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 11,600 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 65th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,179 and has seen a growth of -4.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 9,079 adults, (2,724 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 5,948 (50.5%)
Male: 5,830 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 92.15% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,854 | 92.15% |
| Two or more races | 518 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 212 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.31% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $50,125. Household income levels show a median of $72,738. The poverty rate stands at 7.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,063 | - |
| Families | $94,129 | $117,530 |
| Households | $72,738 | $97,055 |
| Non Families | $40,206 | $52,141 |
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