Shelby County, Illinois

Total Population: 20,867

County Seat: Shelbyville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.3%
Two or More Races1.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.