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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelby County

Indiana · 43,445 residents · 411.136 sq mi
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Shelby County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,649. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $99,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

43,445
+8%since 1990
from 40,307 in 1990
1990 – 2025
106 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K41K43K44K46K1990201020202024Shelby County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,649
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,324
+57%since 1990
from $12,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.3
+34%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(39,673)
Black1.1%(429)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(116)
Asian0.3%(114)
Diversity Score4.6%(1,846)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(42,006)
Black0.7%(325)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(497)
Asian0.6%(252)
Diversity Score6.1%(2,662)
6
+34%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Indiana?

Shelby County, Indiana has about 43,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelby County, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelby County, Indiana earns about $43,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby County, Indiana expensive?

In Shelby County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Indiana?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Indiana?

About 7.6% of people in Shelby County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,138 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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