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Population Review

Shelby County, IL — Population & Demographics

Shelby County, IL has a population of 20,867. The median household income is $68,457 and the median age is 45.5.

20,867

Population

$68,457

Median Income

$130,400

Median Home Value

45.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White96.8%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$68,457

Median Household Income

$33,372

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$130,400

Median Home Value

$762

Median Rent

78.5%

Homeownership

Education

94.5%

High School+

17.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelby County, IL has a population of 20,867 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Shelby County, IL is $68,457.

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