Shelby County, IN

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    2024 Population
    45,265
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.5
    0.728% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13%
    13.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,190
    1.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $212,400
    12.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    22,140
    0.358% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Shelby County, IN 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.

    97.7% of the residents in Shelby County, IN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Shelby County, IN was $212,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

    Most people in Shelby County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby County, IN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Shelby County, IN is home to a population of 45.3k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.37% of Shelby County, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.52k people).

    In 2024, there were 35.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Shelby County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Other (Hispanic) and 777 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.7% of Shelby County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby County, IN was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shelby County, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      40.6k ± 99
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      1.13k ± 389
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      777 ± 224
    5.63%
    Hispanic Population
    2.55k people

    In 2024, there were 35.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Shelby County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Other (Hispanic) and 777 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.63% of the people in Shelby County, IN are hispanic (2.55k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shelby County, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.37%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.52k people
    3.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.48k people

    As of 2024, 3.37% of Shelby County, IN residents (1.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby County, IN was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      758 ± 157
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      686 ± 233
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      318 ± 148

    Shelby County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.4% of the population of Shelby County, IN has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Shelby County, IN see 2,815 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,815 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2647 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 905 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,815 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Shelby County, IN

    Primary care physicians in Shelby County, IN see an average of 2,815 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,815 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.58%
    Uninsured
    49%
    Employer Coverage
    17.2%
    Medicaid
    14.4%
    Medicare
    12.4%
    Non-Group
    1.49%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby County, IN declined by 9.35% from 6.15% to 5.58%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.72 in Shelby County, IN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 39.7% in Shelby County, IN.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.74% in Shelby County, IN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Shelby County, IN employs 22.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shelby County, IN were Manufacturing (5,055 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,062 people), and Retail Trade (1,675 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($83,077), Wholesale Trade ($78,977), and Public Administration ($70,257).

    Employment

    Occupations

    22.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,112
    0.358%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.07%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shelby County, IN grew at a rate of 0.358%, from 22.1k employees to 22.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby County, IN, are Production Occupations (2,709 people), Management Occupations (2,282 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby County, IN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    22.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,112
    0.358%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.07%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shelby County, IN grew at a rate of 0.358%, from 22.1k employees to 22.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby County, IN, are Manufacturing (5,055 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,062 people), and Retail Trade (1,675 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Shelby County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $59,022
    Median earning men ± $3,346
    $37,246
    Median earning women ± $2,998

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,063), Public Administration ($82,591), and Information ($73,611).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($83,973), Public Administration ($57,321), and Manufacturing ($51,151).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% 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 15.4%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 69
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 69
      Construction
    3. 55
      Retail Trade

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $297k
      Manufacturing
    2. $128k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $70.7k
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Shelby County, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Shelby County, IN was $212,400 in 2024, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $188,300 to $212,400, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby County, IN is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Shelby County, IN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shelby County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shelby County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.578%.

    Housing

    Property

    $212,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,111
    $13,368
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$829

    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, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in Shelby County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,190
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,637
    18.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,040

    In 2024, the median household income of the 18.5k households in Shelby County, IN grew to $72,190 from the previous year's value of $71,301.

    The following chart displays the households in Shelby County, IN 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Shelby County, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.99%)
    3. Carpooled (7.42%)

    In 2024, 80.3% of workers in Shelby County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.99%) and those who carpooled to work (7.42%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Shelby County, IN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Shelby County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shelby County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.578%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby County, IN (5.78k out of 44.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Shelby County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 535 in Shelby County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 439% per 100,000 population.

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