Shelby County, OH Demographics
Shelby County, OH is the 50th most populous of 88 counties in Ohio, with 48,230 residents across 408 square miles. That is about 118 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 48,230 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 408 sq mi |
| Density | 118 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Shelby County compares to the US
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Central Location: Shelby County, OH
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Shelby County, OH
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9723 | 5,701 | 76.3 | 75 |
| Census Tract 9721 | 5,581 | 3.2 | 1,728 |
| Census Tract 9718 | 5,428 | 2.4 | 2,308 |
| Census Tract 9722 | 5,141 | 78.7 | 65 |
| Census Tract 9715 | 5,078 | 55.5 | 92 |
| Census Tract 9716 | 5,072 | 54.6 | 93 |
| Census Tract 9717 | 4,265 | 54.6 | 78 |
| Census Tract 9714 | 4,169 | 76.0 | 55 |
| Census Tract 9719 | 4,111 | 5.6 | 739 |
| Census Tract 9720 | 3,684 | 0.8 | 4,881 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.