Shelby County, Missouri

The median household income in Shelby County, Missouri is $52,127, 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 $28,270, 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 $52,127.

Shelby County's median household income of $52,127 is lower than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $28,270, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Shelby County, Missouri is $28,270, 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 $52,127 is below the Missouri average of $59,503. The per capita income of $28,270 is also lower than the state average of $31,011. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Shelby County ranks #87 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $52,127 and per capita income of $28,270, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.