Demographics in Shelby County with map view
Metro Area
233,000
Population
1,184,290
Birmingham Metro Area
275
Population Density
41
Median Age
38
Birmingham Metro Area
Age Distribution
Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
37%
36%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
14%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
24%
26%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
25%
25%
Gender
Male
49%
Female
51%
Race & Ethnicity
Metro Area
White
73%
61%
Asian
2%
2%
Black
14%
28%
Two or more races
3%
3%
Community
Metro Area
Married
59%
51%
Single
26%
32%
Divorced
8%
11%
Widowed
6%
6%
Language
English Only
91%
Spanish
5%
Indo-European
1%
Asian/Islander
1%
Other Languages
1%
Health Insurance Coverage By Age
Total Coverage
99%
Under 19 years
24%
19 to 60 years
58%
60 years and over
17%
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