Shelby, AL County is located in the central portion of Alabama, with a population of 220,780 people and a population density of 281.94 people per square mile. This county is known for its local businesses, including the Oak Mountain State Park which offers year-round outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking and kayaking. There are also several demographic organizations in Shelby such as the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Shelby County Economic Development Council that both work to create more economic opportunities for residents and business owners alike. Sports fans have plenty to cheer for in this area too, as there are many professional and collegiate sporting teams including the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Birmingham Barons baseball team, Birmingham Bulls Hockey team and numerous other minor league teams based in the area.
The population in Shelby County is 220,780. There are 281 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby County is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby County
- 58.6% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 38.1% are married with children
- 11.5% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby County
- 78.5% are White
- 11.7% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander