Shelby County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01117
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 785.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 24.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 809.49 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.266893
- Longitude
- -86.661007
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 223,572
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 171,593
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 210,542 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 13,026 | 5.8% |
| White | 169,912 | 76.0% |
| Black | 31,066 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 4,024 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 309 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 377 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 164,974 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,616 | 3.9% |
| White | 134,831 | 78.6% |
| Black | 25,032 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 3,782 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,342 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 166 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 230,211
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $106,018
- Poverty Rate
- 7.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,240
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 173,778 | 75.5% |
| Black | 31,044 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 5,042 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 155,961
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 39,357 | 25.2% |
| Republican | 110,057 | 70.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,547 | 4.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 72,384 | 46.4% |
| Female | 83,573 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 116,236 | 74.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,934 | 3.2% |
| Black | 21,872 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 2,418 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 69,623
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 54,465 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,265 | 25.6% |
| Black | 8,987 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 615 | 25.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,362 | 44.7% |
| Female | 37,261 | 44.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,515 (17.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 74,279 (46.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 91,995
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $334,320
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,469
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 16.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.