Shelby County, IA

County

Cities in Shelby County

Neighborhoods in Shelby County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Shelby

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Households with Children

29.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,280

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.2%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.7%
High School / GED: 35.9%
Some College or Associate's: 35.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.4%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.3%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 1.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources