2023 ACS Census Data · Population 48,007
Shelby County is a small county in Ohio with a population of 48,007. The median household income is $72,822, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, median home value is $190,300, and 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
48,007
2023 estimate
Rank #1037 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,822
Household
Rank #836 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$190,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1343 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1777 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Ohio avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
14% above Ohio avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Ohio avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,711
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above Ohio avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% above Ohio avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Ohio avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Ohio avg·14% above national avg
Housing Units
20,113
Households
18,786
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,361
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below Ohio avg·14% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Ohio avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.6%
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