Shelby County, Iowa

The median household income in Shelby County, Iowa is $67,690, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Shelby County is $38,805, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $67,690.

Shelby County's median household income of $67,690 is lower than the Iowa state average of $69,830. The per capita income is $38,805, compared to the state average of $37,136.

The per capita income in Shelby County, Iowa is $38,805, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Shelby County's median household income of $67,690 is below the Iowa average of $69,830. The per capita income of $38,805 is also comparable to the state average of $37,136. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Shelby County ranks #56 out of 99 counties in Iowa by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $67,690 and per capita income of $38,805, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.