Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,778 (100%) |
| Population Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,738 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,510 |
| Median Home Value | $164,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,441 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,798 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,084 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 559 (10.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,882 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 3,277 (67.1%) |
The table below compares Shelby County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa 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 | # 66 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 75 | 26th |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 29 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 52 | 49th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
