Shelby County, AL

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2023 Population

226,955

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

6.92%

1.01% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$93,543

3.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$298,700

8.03% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

115,382

1.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Shelby County, AL had a population of 227k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $93,543. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Shelby County, AL grew from 223,916 to 226,955, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $90,618 to $93,543, a 3.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shelby County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), White (Hispanic) (2.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.47%).

None of the households in Shelby County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Shelby County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shelby County, AL are University of Montevallo (620 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Shelby County, AL was $298,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

Most people in Shelby County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Shelby County, AL borders Bibb County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Coosa County, AL, Jefferson County, AL, St. Clair County, AL, and Talladega County, AL.

United States Alabama Birmingham-Hoover, AL

Population & Diversity

Shelby County, AL is home to a population of 227k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.56% of Shelby County, AL residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2023, there were 5.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Shelby County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Shelby County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby County, AL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shelby County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
168k ± 599
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.7k ± 690
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.54k ± 945

7.36%

Hispanic Population

16.7k people

7.36% of the people in Shelby County, AL are hispanic (16.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shelby County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

5.56%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

4.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2023, 5.56% of Shelby County, AL residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby County, AL was 4.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shelby County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,474 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
2,463 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,818 ± 376

Shelby County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shelby County, AL employs 115k people. The largest industries in Shelby County, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,191 people), Retail Trade (12,428 people), and Educational Services (11,358 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($121,650), Utilities ($114,808), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,112).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

115k

2023 Value

± 2,850

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 3.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shelby County, AL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 114k employees to 115k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby County, AL, are Management Occupations (15,480 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,091 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,453 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

115k

2023 Value

± 2,850

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 3.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Shelby County, AL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 114k employees to 115k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby County, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,191 people), Retail Trade (12,428 people), and Educational Services (11,358 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Shelby County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,476

Median earning men ± $2,579

$44,067

Median earning women ± $1,895

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,741), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,417), and Wholesale Trade ($83,235).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,447), Public Administration ($62,538), and Information ($59,012).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

421
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
306
Construction
304
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$855k
Finance and Insurance
$516k
Wholesale Trade
$473k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Shelby County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Other (1.72%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.72%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Shelby County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Other (1.72%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Shelby County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Shelby County, AL awarded 620 degrees. The student population of Shelby County, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,112 male students and 1,830 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shelby County, AL are White (427 and 71.2%), followed by Black or African American (104 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.83%), and Two or More Races (22 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Shelby County, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Montevallo (620 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Shelby County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (70 and 11.3%), Elementary Education & Teaching (46 and 7.42%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (46 and 7.42%).

The median tuition cost in Shelby County, AL for a public four year colleges is $12,090 for in-state students and $25,110 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Shelby County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,942 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,942 students enrolled in Shelby County, AL, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,790 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
38 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
38 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shelby County, AL was General Art Studies with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shelby County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Montevallo

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

620 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Montevallo with 620 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 210 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shelby County, AL, which is 0.512 times less than the 410 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 427 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,090) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,020) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shelby County, AL was $298,700 in 2023, which is 0.985 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $276,500 to $298,700, a 8.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby County, AL is 81.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Shelby County, AL have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shelby County, AL is $93,543. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Shelby County, AL was Census Tract 302.11 with a value of $146,354, followed by Census Tract 303.31 and Census Tract 303.04, with respective values of $143,214 and $140,125.

In 2023, 9.32% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shelby County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.482%.

Housing

Property

$298,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,786

$69,407

Median Property Taxes

±$1,815

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelby County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shelby County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.3%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.3% of the housing units in Shelby County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shelby County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 302.11
Census Tract 303.31
Census Tract 303.04

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelby County, AL was Census Tract 302.11 with a value of $146,354, followed by Census Tract 303.31 and Census Tract 303.04, with respective values of $143,214 and $140,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Shelby County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$93,543

Median Household Income

± $3,051

85.4k

Number of Households

± 2,302

In 2023, the median household income of the 85.4k households in Shelby County, AL grew to $93,543 from the previous year's value of $90,618.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shelby County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (15.2%)
Carpooled (6.8%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Shelby County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby County, AL have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Shelby County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shelby County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shelby County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelby County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.32% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shelby County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.482%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby County, AL (15.4k out of 223k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelby County, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.1% of the children was living in poverty in Shelby County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Shelby County, AL has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 7.46% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Shelby County, AL see 1223 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.26% increase from the previous year (1196 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1973 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 961 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,223 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Shelby County, AL

Primary care physicians in Shelby County, AL see an average of 1,223 patients per year. This represents a 2.26% increase from the previous year (1,196 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Shelby County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.65%

Uninsured

57.4%

Employer Coverage

7.46%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby County, AL grew by 4.61% from 6.36% to 6.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelby County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.9 in Shelby County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shelby County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Shelby County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shelby County, AL.