Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 24,248 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 105th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 25,460 and has seen a growth of -4.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 17,875 adults, (4,457 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 12,205 (50.5%)
Male: 11,950 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 64.2% White, 15.11% Black or African American, 7.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,508 | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,649 | 15.11% |
| Two or more races | 2,624 | 10.86% |
| Other race | 1,695 | 7.02% |
| Native American | 493 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 177 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.04% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $38,968. Household income levels show a median of $49,776. The poverty rate stands at 20.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,992 | - |
| Families | $59,787 | $80,920 |
| Households | $49,776 | $70,187 |
| Non Families | $25,365 | $33,937 |
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