Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 5,754 with a growth rate of -1.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 105th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,364 and has seen a growth of -9.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 4,552 adults, (1,332 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 2,934 (49%)
Male: 3,052 (51%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 93.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,625 | 93.97% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 3.71% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $40,907. Household income levels show a median of $51,594. The poverty rate stands at 15.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,145 | - |
| Families | $65,078 | $83,053 |
| Households | $51,594 | $71,488 |
| Non Families | $32,263 | $48,854 |
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