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Shelby County, Ohio
Shelby County, Ohio. Shelby County had 48,065 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 25 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 39149.
Shelby County is the county of the Sidney, OH micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,065
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,230 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,929
Median household income
$73,978
±$3,615 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$208,100
±$9,546 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$922
±$57 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Shelby County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 48,230 residents in Shelby County. The Census Bureau estimates 48,065 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,929 over 408 square miles of land.
| Measure | Shelby County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,929 | 11,810,293 | −820 |
| Households | 18,906±316 | 4,863,191 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.04 | 2.37 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 20,149±65 | 5,292,391 | −299 |
Shelby County's population since 2000
From 47,910 in 2000 to 48,065 in 2025: up 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Shelby County?
Shelby County holds 25 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Sidney with 20,124 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sidney | 20,589 | $60,668 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township, Shelby County | 20,317 | $61,378 |
| Franklin Township, Shelby County | 3,457 | $86,862 |
| Dinsmore Township | 3,379 | $90,883 |
| McLean Township | 3,378 | $93,333 |
| Loramie Township | 2,650 | $88,523 |
| Jackson Township, Shelby County | 2,414 | $79,545 |
| Van Buren Township, Shelby County | 2,083 | $104,701 |
| Salem Township, Shelby County | 2,076 | $88,409 |
| Cynthian Township | 2,000 | $64,975 |
| Washington Township, Shelby CountyGEOID 3914981620 | 1,899 | $95,603 |
| Turtle Creek Township | 1,605 | $84,375 |
| Fort Loramie | 1,590 | $93,750 |
| Anna | 1,470 | $80,788 |
| Jackson Center | 1,441 | $64,900 |
| Botkins | 1,155 | $80,000 |
| Orange Township, Shelby CountyGEOID 3914958660 | 1,087 | $110,313 |
| Perry Township, Shelby County | 982 | $103,571 |
| Green Township, Shelby CountyGEOID 3914931850 | 903 | $79,861 |
| Russia | 712 | $61,685 |
| Port Jefferson | 308 | $57,083 |
| Newport (Shelby County)GEOID 3955314 | 169 | $73,375 |
| KettlersvilleGEOID 3940054 | 164 | $113,750 |
| LockingtonGEOID 3944352 | 162 | $57,083 |
| Minster | 3,046 | $88,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shelby County?
The median resident of Shelby County is 40.3 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shelby County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.6 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 4.8% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±0.5 pts | 75.8% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±1.3 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±1.9 pts | 31.5% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shelby County earn?
Half of Shelby County's 18,906 households earn less than $73,978 a year (±$3,615), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,526 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,548 after inflation. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shelby County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,978±$3,615 | $71,389 | −$4,548 |
| Mean household income | $94,849±$4,450 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,984±$1,784 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±2.0 pts | 13.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6%±4.1 pts | 17.8% | +5.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shelby County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Shelby County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 by its owner (±$9,546). The median renter pays $922 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shelby County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,100±$9,546 | $214,800 | +$28,911 |
| Median gross rent | $922±$57 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±5.6 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,376±$60 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±2.4 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,149±65 | 5,292,391 | −299 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±1.9 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.0%±1.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shelby County building?
Builders took permits for 307 new housing units across Shelby County in 2025 (87 single-family), 6.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shelby County get to work?
83.3% of Shelby County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Shelby County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±1.4 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±2.2 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±1.0 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Shelby County's census tracts?
Shelby County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,344 (Tract 9718) to $92,384 (Tract 9715).
| Tract 971439149971400 | 4,249±362 | $90,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 971539149971500 | 5,128±435 | $92,384 |
| Tract 971639149971600 | 5,244±597 | $87,056 |
| Tract 971739149971700 | 3,927±296 | $79,818 |
| Tract 971839149971800 | 5,860±622 | $52,344 |
| Tract 971939149971900 | 4,182±431 | $64,063 |
| Tract 972039149972000 | 3,604±383 | $58,182 |
| Tract 972139149972100 | 5,311±453 | $79,884 |
| Tract 972239149972200 | 5,032±568 | $74,223 |
| Tract 972339149972300 | 5,392±459 | $86,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Shelby County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th of 88 |
| Median household income | 26th of 88 |
| Median home value | 28th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 57th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 88 |
| Median age | 60th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shelby County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.