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Shelby County

Ohio · 49,423 residents · 407.694 sq mi
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Shelby County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
49,423
+3%since 2000
from 47,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K49K50K1990201020202024Shelby County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,475
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,507 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,948
+8%since 2000
from $20,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(45,769)
Black1.5%(710)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(383)
Asian1%(459)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(3,841)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(46,423)
Black1.9%(928)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(661)
Asian0.9%(421)
Other1.8%(868)
Diversity Score14.1%(6,946)
Diversity Score
14
+75%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Ohio?

Shelby County, Ohio has about 49,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Ohio earns about $48,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby County, Ohio expensive?

In Shelby County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $124,500, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Ohio?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Ohio?

About 11.9% of people in Shelby County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,508 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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