Shelby County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Shelby County, Ohio has a population of 48,007, the 50th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $72,822 and the median home value is $190,300. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
Shelby County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Shelby County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | 20,457 | $59,560 | 13.4% | $159,300 |
| Minster | 3,213 | $91,250 | 2.1% | $258,000 |
| Anna | 1,800 | $84,917 | 5.9% | $160,100 |
| Fort Loramie | 1,460 | $88,194 | 4.8% | $245,000 |
| Jackson Center | 1,369 | $59,728 | 15.7% | $138,200 |
| Botkins | 1,018 | $78,750 | 3.4% | $187,500 |
| Russia | 733 | $75,000 | 5.5% | $255,000 |
| Port Jefferson | 361 | $50,714 | 13.1% | $109,400 |
| Lockington | 169 | $55,750 | 13.0% | $156,800 |
| Kettlersville | 115 | $71,250 | 0.0% | $147,500 |
| Newport (Shelby County) | 57 | $57,321 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Shelby County is located in Ohio with a total population of 48,007. It is the 50th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Shelby County is 40.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Shelby County is $72,822. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,680. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $190,300. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Shelby County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Shelby County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Shelby County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shelby County, Ohio?
Shelby County has a population of 48,007, making it the 50th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Shelby County?
The median household income in Shelby County is $72,822 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.
How many cities are in Shelby County, Ohio?
Shelby County contains 11 Census-designated places.