Statistics
Alabama's Fastest Growing County
In 2010, Shelby County’s population was 195,085, representing an increase of 51,792 or 36.1% from the previous census in 2000.
The 2010 census confirmed that Shelby County remained as the fastest growing county in the State of Alabama over the past decade in terms of % growth. In fact, Shelby County has been the fastest growing county in Alabama in every decade since 1970.
Population by Year
| Census Year | Shelby County Population |
|---|
| 2010 Census | 195,085 |
| 2000 Census | 143,293 |
| 1990 Census | 99,358 |
| 1980 Census | 66,298 |
Population Growth
| Year Range | Percent of Growth |
|---|
| 1980 to 1990 Census | 49.87% |
| 1990 to 2000 Census | 44.20% |
| 2000 to 2010 Census | 36.14% |