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Shelby County

Indiana · 45,055 residents · 411.136 sq mi
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Shelby County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,055
+4%since 2000
from 43,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K43K44K46K1990201020202024Shelby County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,712
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,452
+45%since 2000
from $20,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(42,006)
Black0.7%(325)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(497)
Asian0.6%(252)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(2,662)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(40,305)
Black1.2%(537)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,377)
Asian0.8%(339)
Other2.1%(934)
Diversity Score22%(9,905)
Segregation Score32.1%(14,477)
Diversity Score
22
+259%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Shelby County to nearby counties

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Home value$284,600+104%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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Income$66,473+11%
Home value$166,800+20%
Population16,767−63%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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Income$93,186+56%
Home value$274,800+97%
Population90,969+98%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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Income$69,783+17%
Home value$199,100+43%
Population26,576−42%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Indiana?

Shelby County, Indiana has about 45,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Indiana earns about $59,712 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 $139,300, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Indiana?

About 19.0% 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 10.7% 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 4,748 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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