Shelby County, AL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
226,955
Male
110,544
48.7%
Female
116,411
51.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
5.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher31.7%
High School or Higher45.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.1%
Married
48.4%
Shelby County, AL has a population of 226,955 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 76.5% of the population. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.6% of residents are foreign-born.