Shelby County, Illinois
Total Population: 20,867
County Seat: Shelbyville
Median Home Value
$130,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,457
Across all households
Median Age
45.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.4%
65 Years and Over
23.5%
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
5.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,457
Mean Household Income
$79,115
Per Capita Income
$33,372
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$130,400
Median Rent
$762/mo
Total Housing Units
10,054
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Renter-Occupied
21.5%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Married Couple Households
54.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.1%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
86.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17173.