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Population Review

Shelby County, AL — Population & Demographics

Shelby County, AL has a population of 226,955. The median household income is $93,543 and the median age is 40.0.

226,955

Population

$93,543

Median Income

$298,700

Median Home Value

40.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White76.5%
Black or African American13.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$93,543

Median Household Income

$47,914

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$298,700

Median Home Value

$1,348

Median Rent

81.3%

Homeownership

Education

94.0%

High School+

46.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelby County, AL has a population of 226,955 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Shelby County, AL is $93,543.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.