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About Shelby County

Shelby is a county in the Decatur Metropolitan area. It has a population of 21,042 and a population density of 29, which is 69% below the national average. It has a median age of 45, which is 4 years above the Decatur Metro median age and 6 years above the national average.


Shelby County has a median home value of $142,743, which is 23% above the Metro average.The average rent of $940 is 17% below the metro average rent and 55% below the national average rent The average household income in Shelby County is $65,585 , which is 11% above the Metro average household income and 16% below the national average of household income.

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$142,743Median Home Value
$109,244 Decatur Metro Area
$940Median Rent
$1,139 Decatur Metro Area
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Towns of Shelby County

Cold Spring Township, IL
Ash Grove township, IL
Todds Point Township, IL
Ridge Township, IL
Rural township, IL
Windsor, IL
Westervelt, IL
Shelbyville Township, IL
Findlay, IL
Tower Hill, IL
Oconee, IL
Herrick, IL
Cowden, IL
Shelbyville, IL
Strasburg, IL
Stewardson, IL
Clarksburg Township, IL
Holland Township, IL
Lakewood Township, IL
Prairie township, IL
Herrick Township, IL
Big Spring Township, IL
Pickaway Township, IL
Sigel, IL
Flat Branch Township, IL
Okaw Township, IL
Richland township, IL
Rose Township, IL
Windsor Township, IL
Tower Hill Township, IL
Moweaqua Township, IL
Sigel Township, IL
Dry Point Township, IL
Oconee Township, IL
Moweaqua, IL
Pana, IL
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Demographics

Shelby County's population is made up of 58% married, 23% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 79% of the population in Shelby County.

21,042Population
100,591 Decatur Metro Area
29Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
45 Median Age
41 Decatur Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Shelby County is $32,085. The Median Household Income is $65,585

$32,085Income Per Capita
$35,320 Decatur Metro Area
$65,585Median Household Income
$58,297 Decatur Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
16% Decatur Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
6% Decatur Metro Area
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Amenities in Shelby County
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$142,743Median Home Value
$109,244 Decatur Metro Area
$940Median Rent
$1,139 Decatur Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Decatur Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
21%
Home Owners
79%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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