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Shelby County

State:
Ohio
County Seat:
Sidney

Shelby County's estimated 2025 population is 47,927 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 50th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 49,347 and has seen a growth of -2.88% since that time.

47,927
Total Population
117
Population Density (mi²)
50
Population Rank (State)
81 0.17%
Annual Population Growth

Shelby County Population

Shelby County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Shelby County includes 92.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White44,52392.74%
Two or more races1,6863.51%
Black or African American1,0312.15%
Asian3740.78%
Other race3530.74%
Native American400.08%

Shelby County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Shelby County's average per capita income is $47,794. Household income levels show a median of $72,822. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$103,269$122,213
Families$89,443$108,319
Households$72,822$91,960
Non Families$44,979$53,501

$47,794

Average Income

$72,822

Median Household Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate