Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County is home to 230,211 people. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $97,961.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 230,211 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $97,961 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.2% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.7% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $326,100 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,401 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.1% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.3 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.