Shelby County, Illinois
Shelby County is home to 20,720 people. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $72,095.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,720 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $72,095 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.0% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $137,100 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $814 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 32.0% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.3 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Christian County
- Coles County
- Cumberland County
- Effingham County
- Fayette County
- Macon County
- Montgomery County
- Moultrie County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.