Shelby County Alabama Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Shelby County Alabama area was $84,260 in 2021, the latest figures available. Shelby County median household income is $30,347 higher than the median Alabama household income and $14,543 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Shelby County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Shelby County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Shelby County Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alabama | $53,913 | -2.49% | +0.21% |
| Shelby County | $84,260 | +0.71% | +9.64% |
Trends in Shelby County, AL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Shelby is $84,260. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $90,415 and is now $6,155 (6.81%) lower. From a post peak low of $76,855 in 2018, real median household income for Shelby has now grown by $7,405 (9.64%).
Real Median Household Income: Shelby County, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Alabama | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,913 | $84,260 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,290 | $83,670 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,825 | $80,132 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $53,798 | $76,855 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,188 | $80,718 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,226 | $83,150 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,193 | $80,271 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,065 | $77,617 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $49,917 | $78,984 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,149 | $77,705 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,999 | $79,456 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $51,254 | $81,485 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,122 | $86,967 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,289 | $84,785 |
Shelby County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Shelby County was $103,488 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama family income, Shelby County median family income is $32,482 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Shelby County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Shelby County Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alabama | $71,006 | -1.09% | +3.09% |
| Shelby County | $103,488 | -1.91% | +3.72% |
Trends in Shelby County, AL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Shelby is $103,488. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $111,905 and is now $8,417 (7.52%) lower. From a post peak low of $91,793 in 2012, real median family income for Shelby has now grown by $11,695 (12.74%).
Real Median Family Income: Shelby County, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Alabama | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $71,006 | $103,488 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,792 | $105,498 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,125 | $103,955 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $68,878 | $99,781 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $67,987 | $102,894 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $67,476 | $98,042 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $65,367 | $97,920 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $61,591 | $94,026 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $62,960 | $94,975 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,303 | $91,793 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,766 | $97,308 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,279 | $97,331 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,504 | $104,542 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,093 | $105,242 |
Shelby County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Shelby County was $42,331 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama per capita income, Shelby County median per capita income is $11,723 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Shelby County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Shelby County Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alabama | $30,608 | -1.31% | +3.06% |
| Shelby County | $42,331 | -2.38% | +4.94% |
Trends in Shelby County, AL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Shelby is $42,331. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $45,563 and is now $3,232 (7.09%) lower. From a post peak low of $36,702 in 2014, real per capita income for Shelby has now grown by $5,629 (15.34%).
Real Per Capita Income: Shelby County, Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Alabama | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,608 | $42,331 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,013 | $43,362 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,362 | $42,944 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,699 | $40,338 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,287 | $39,472 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,140 | $38,702 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,326 | $39,883 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,042 | $36,702 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,241 | $37,546 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,972 | $38,116 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,418 | $37,592 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,291 | $41,513 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,298 | $43,771 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,439 | $42,729 |
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