Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 48,178 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 51st largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 49,347 and has seen a growth of -2.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 36,205 adults, (8,689 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 23,636 (49.3%)
Male: 24,293 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 92.02% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,104 | 92.02% |
| Two or more races | 2,022 | 4.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,073 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 402 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 271 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $48,960. Household income levels show a median of $73,978. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,920 | - |
| Families | $90,998 | $112,099 |
| Households | $73,978 | $94,849 |
| Non Families | $46,420 | $55,480 |
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