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Shelby County

Missouri · 6,373 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 $35,012. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,373
−6%since 2000
from 6,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Shelby County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,012
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,056
+16%since 2000
from $15,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(6,628)
Black1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(289)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(6,202)
Black0.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(71)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.4%(92)
Diversity Score7.9%(506)
Diversity Score
8
+87%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Missouri?

Shelby County, Missouri has about 6,373 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Missouri earns about $35,012 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Missouri?

About 13.4% 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 12.0% 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 569 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 4502Census Tract 4503Census Tract 4501
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 63468ZIP 63437ZIP 63469ZIP 63434ZIP 63439ZIP 63451ZIP 63450
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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