Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 195,085 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 221,428 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbiana. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Shelby County at a glance
Shelby County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
AlabasterPopulation 33,701
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Shelby County
| Population | 221,428 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County |
| Plate code | 58 |
| Area | 2097 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2643,-86.6607 |
| Named for | Isaac Shelby |
| Capital | Columbiana |
| Establishment | February 07, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:16:25 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 106 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shelby County is located at 33°15'51"N 86°39'38"W (33.2642800, -86.6606500). It has 6 neighbors: Bibb County, Chilton County, Coosa County, Jefferson County, Saint Clair County and Talladega County.
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The largest city of Shelby County is Alabaster with a population of 33,701. Other cities include, Pelham population 22,289, Helena population 20,374, Calera population 15,248 and Meadowbrook population 8,769. See all Shelby County cities & populated places.
Shelby County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | 33,701 | Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Pelham | 22,289 | City in Alabama |
| Helena | 20,374 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Calera | 15,248 | City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Meadowbrook | 8,769 | Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Lake Purdy | 7,857 | City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Montevallo | 7,098 | City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Columbiana | 4,682 | City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,628 | City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Vincent | 2,223 | City in Alabama |
| Wilsonville | 2,069 | Town in southeastern Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Westover | 1,769 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Harpersville | 1,748 | Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States |
| Wilton | 684 | Human settlement in Alabama |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Shelby County
Official Website- Columbiana
Demographics
The population of Shelby County increased by 11.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 195,085 | - | census |
| 2011 | 197,952 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 200,912 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 204,039 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 206,280 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 208,959 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 211,282 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 213,633 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 215,583 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 217,702 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 221,428 | 1.68% | estimation process |
People born in Shelby County (6)
People born in Shelby County, including actress Cathy O'Donnell, actor Henry Brazeale Walthall, Ku Klux Klan founder William Joseph Simmons, .
More notable people
- James H. Jones (American politician (1830-1904)) he was born in 13/09/1830
- Lewis E. Sawyer (American politician (1867-1923)) he was born in 24/06/1867
- Amie Beth Dickinson (American beauty pageant titleholder) she was born in 01/01/1975
Other places with the same name (8)
- Shelby County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 936,017 people.
- Shelby County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 49,611 people.
- Shelby County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 48,337 people.
- Shelby County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 44,871 people.
- Shelby County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 24,915 people.
- Shelby County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 21,299 people.
- Shelby County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 11,430 people.
- Shelby County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States of America with a population of 5,919 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
| Etowah County | 102,371 | County in Alabama, United States |