Shelby County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19165
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 165
Geography
- Land Area
- 590.78 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 591.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.679014
- Longitude
- -95.308917
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,641
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,958
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,246 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 3.4% |
| White | 10,862 | 93.3% |
| Black | 37 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,717 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 2.6% |
| White | 8,510 | 95.0% |
| Black | 92 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,778
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,370
- Poverty Rate
- 7.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 882
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,854 | 92.2% |
| Black | 37 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,277
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,625 | 19.6% |
| Republican | 4,214 | 50.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,388 | 28.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,034 | 48.7% |
| Female | 4,243 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,150 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,690
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,076 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 32.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 31 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,315 | 57.4% |
| Female | 2,375 | 56.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,647 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,970 (24.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,441
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $162,213
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $758
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 12.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.