Shelby, IL County is a rural county located in the eastern part of the state, with a population of 21,160 and a population density of 28 people per square mile. The city offers many year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing and camping at Lake Shelbyville, camping and exploring forests at Moraine Hills State Park, or golfing on one of the many courses in the area. Shopping options are plentiful with local stores like Sweet Sassy Scrappy Fabrics & Crafts and Wild Backyard Outfitters. The annual Shelby County Fair is a great event for those looking to experience all that Shelby has to offer. For those interested in sports, there are several local sporting events available throughout the year including basketball tournaments for high school students, football games hosted by Shelbyville High School, and youth sports leagues.
The population in Shelby County is 21,160. There are 28 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby County is 45, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby County
- 58.2% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 9.6% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby County
- 97.4% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander