Shelby County, Iowa

Total Population: 11,757

County Seat: Harlan

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Two or More Races3.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.