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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelby County

Missouri · 6,799 residents · 500.863 sq mi
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Shelby County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,448. 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 $49,900. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,799
−2%since 1990
from 6,942 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+2%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Shelby County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,448
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,632
+64%since 1990
from $9,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.7
+37%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(6,849)
Black1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(10)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3.7%(254)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(6,628)
Black1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.2%(289)
4
+16%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 24.0 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, Missouri?

Shelby County, Missouri has about 6,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Missouri earns about $29,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby County, Missouri expensive?

In Shelby County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Missouri?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Missouri?

About 16.3% of people in Shelby County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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