Shelby County, Alabama
Total Population: 226,955
County Seat: Columbiana
Median Home Value
$298,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$93,543
Across all households
Median Age
40 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.0%
65 Years and Over
16.4%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.5%
No Health Insurance
6.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
46.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$93,543
Mean Household Income
$123,911
Per Capita Income
$47,914
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$298,700
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units
90,805
Owner-Occupied
81.3%
Renter-Occupied
18.7%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Married Couple Households
59.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
13.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.5%
Average Household Size
2.61
Broadband Internet Access
93.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
16.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01117.