Shelby County, Texas

The median household income in Shelby County, Texas is $50,436, 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 $28,183, 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 $50,436.

Shelby County's median household income of $50,436 is lower than the Texas state average of $64,737. The per capita income is $28,183, compared to the state average of $33,197.

The per capita income in Shelby County, Texas is $28,183, 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 $50,436 is below the Texas average of $64,737. The per capita income of $28,183 is also lower than the state average of $33,197. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Shelby County ranks #219 out of 253 counties in Texas by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $50,436 and per capita income of $28,183, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.