Shelby County Summary

Life in Shelby County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shelby County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shelby County:

  • The population in Shelby County is 6,049.

  • The median home value in Shelby County is $150,332.

  • The median income in Shelby County is $50,387.

  • The median rent in Shelby County is $630.

  • The unemployment rate in Shelby County is 1.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Shelby County is 14.9%.

  • The average high in Shelby County is 71.7° and there are 93.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Shelby County

List Of Cities & Towns in Shelby County

Shelbina, MO Population 2,165

Clarence, MO Population 936

Shelbyville, MO Population 525

Hunnewell, MO Population 164

Bethel, MO Population 127

Leonard, MO Population 55

Map Of Shelby County

Shelby County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Shelby County is 71.7°.

  • There are 78.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 93.4 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:14 hours of sun each day in Shelby County.

StatShelby County
Mean High71.7
Nice Days78.2
Rainfall93.4
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours5:14
71.7°
Average High
93.4
Inches of Rain

Shelby County Demographics

Population over time in Shelby County

The current population in Shelby County is 6,049. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,087 1.9%
2021 5,975 -0.6%
2020 6,013 -

Gender in Shelby County

  • Shelby County is 49.1% female with 2,972 female residents.

  • Shelby County is 50.9% male with 3,076 male residents.

Female
49.1% (2,972)
Male
50.9% (3,076)
Gender Shelby County MO USA
Female 49.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Shelby County

Shelby County is:

  • 94.6% White with 5,725 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 85 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 14 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 49 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 140 Hispanic residents.

White
94.6% (5,725)
African American
1.4% (85)
American Indian
0.5% (33)
Asian
0.2% (14)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
0.8% (49)
Hispanic
2.3% (140)

Table: Shelby County By Race

Race Shelby County MO USA
White 94.6% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 1.4% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Shelby County, Missouri

  • 6.1% of households in Shelby County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Shelby County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Shelby County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Shelby County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Shelby County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Shelby County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Shelby County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Shelby County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Shelby County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Shelby County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (368)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (243)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (829)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (737)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (816)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (906)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (860)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (814)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (297)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (174)
Income Shelby County MO USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Shelby County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Shelby County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Shelby County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Shelby County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Shelby County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Shelby County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Shelby County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Shelby County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Shelby County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (181)
9-12th Grade
9% (544)
High School / GED
44% (2,661)
Some College
20% (1,209)
Associate's Degree
7% (423)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (725)
Master's Degree
4% (241)
Professional Degree
1% (60)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Shelby County MO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 6% 6%
High School / GED 44% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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