Alabama Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 230,211 (100%) |
| Population Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $97,961 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,440 |
| Median Home Value | $326,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 91,995 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 70,672 (76.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,194 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,129 (5.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 86,866 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 63,167 (72.7%) |
The table below compares Shelby County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Alabama by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 5 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alabama Census Data Comparison Tool.
