Shelby County, Iowa
Total Population: 11,757
County Seat: Harlan
Median Home Value
$156,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,690
Across all households
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.8%
65 Years and Over
23.2%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.0%
No Health Insurance
3.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,690
Mean Household Income
$91,881
Per Capita Income
$38,805
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$156,200
Median Rent
$810/mo
Total Housing Units
5,429
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
Renter-Occupied
24.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Married Couple Households
56.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.7%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
85.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19165.