Shelby County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17173
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 173
Geography
- Land Area
- 758.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 768.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.384917
- Longitude
- -88.798865
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,650
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,235
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,422 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 1.1% |
| White | 19,967 | 96.7% |
| Black | 45 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,104 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 0.8% |
| White | 15,800 | 97.3% |
| Black | 51 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,720
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,605
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,874
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,005 | 96.5% |
| Black | 45 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,467
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,419 | 18.0% |
| Republican | 6,541 | 48.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,507 | 33.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,559 | 48.7% |
| Female | 6,905 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,089 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 0.7% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,838
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,998 | 66.2% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38.8% |
| Black | 3 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 62.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,386 | 66.9% |
| Female | 4,449 | 64.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,314 (35.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,748 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,060
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $139,107
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $808
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.