Shelby County, Alabama

Total Population: 226,955

County Seat: Columbiana

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)74.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

46.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.