Poverty Rate in Shelby County, Alabama
In Shelby County, Alabama, an estimated 17,362 of 223,167 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama is 6.2%.
- How many people in Shelby County, Alabama live in poverty?
In Shelby County, Alabama, an estimated 17,362 of 223,167 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama compare to the average for Alabama?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama is 51.55% lower than the Alabama average. In Shelby County, Alabama, an estimated 7.8% of 223,167 people live in poverty. In Alabama, 16.1% of 4,920,613 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Alabama is 39.06% lower than the US average. In Shelby County, Alabama, an estimated 7.8% of 223,167 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.2% of 226 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.9% of 50 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
8.5% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.2% of 39 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.9% of 50 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
4.8% of 137 thousand people
18 to 34 years
5.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.7% of 45 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
4.3% of 92 thousand people
60 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
10% of 51 thousand people
65 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
11.8% of 39 thousand people
- Gender
Male
5.6% Poverty Rate for men in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.6% of 110 thousand people
Female
6.8% Poverty Rate for women in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.8% of 116 thousand people
- Race
White
5.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.5% of 176 thousand people
Black or African American
5.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5.2% of 31 thousand people
Asian
4.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
4.7% of 5 thousand people
Two or more races
18% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
18% of 8 thousand people
Hispanic
24.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
24.2% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5% of 170 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.2% of 156 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
28.6% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
12% of 31 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
5% of 38 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
1.8% of 79 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
2.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
2.9% of 124 thousand people
Employed
2.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
2.8% of 121 thousand people
Male
2.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
2.2% of 65 thousand people
Female
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
3.5% of 56 thousand people
Unemployed
7.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
7.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
9.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
9.9% of 858 people
Female
6.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.8% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.1% of 182 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
1.3% of 92 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
6.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.5% of 37 thousand people
Did not work
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
14.1% of 53 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
15.8% of 29 thousand people
Male
14.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
14.9% of 13 thousand people
Female
16.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
16.4% of 16 thousand people
18 to 24 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
19.1% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
11.9% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
4.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
4.6% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
15.7% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
13.6% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
20.2% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
21.3% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
1.1% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
27% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
31.6% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
6.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Alabama
2022
6.2%
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