CityMetricsUSA

States / Alabama / Shelby County

Shelby County

Population 223,916 · ACS 2020-2024

Median Household Income
$97,961
Median Home Value
$326,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,401/mo
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.8%
Median Age
40.3

Population Over Time

Shelby County grew 14.4% from 2014 to 2024.

2014
201,168
2016
205,951
2018
211,261
2020
216,350
2022
223,916
2024
230,211

Business & Industry

Shelby County has 5,610 business establishments employing 87,718 people.

Professional, scientific, and technical services
660
Construction
577
Health care and social assistance
563
Other services (except public administration)
522
Accommodation and food services
450
Wholesale trade
404
Finance and insurance
398
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
354

Establishments by industry sector. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.