Shelby County


Shelby County, Texas

PO Box 1987
Center, TX 75935
Phone: (936) 598-6361
Fax: (936) 598-3701
www.co.shelby.tx.us

On the northeastern border of TX, northeast of Lufkin; original county; organized Mar 17, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Old Mexican Municipality. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

Area (sq mi):: 834.53 (land 794.11; water 40.43) Population per square mile: 33.20
Population 2005: 26,346 State rank: 97 Population change: 2000-20005 4.40%; 1990-2000 14.50% Population 2000: 25,224 (White 69.60%; Black or African American 19.40%; Hispanic or Latino 9.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 7.70%). Foreign born: 6.60%. Median age: 36.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,186; median household $29,112; Population below poverty level: 19.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,274-$22,640
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 23.70% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Shelby County, Alabama

PO Box 1810
Columbiana, AL 35051
Phone: (205) 669-3760
Fax: (205) 669-3786
www.shelbycountyalabama.com

In central AL, south of Birmingham; organized Feb 7, 1817 (prior to statehood) from Montgomery County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

Area (sq mi):: 809.53 (land 794.69; water 14.83) Population per square mile: 215.80
Population 2005: 171,465 State rank: 5 Population change: 2000-20005 19.70%; 1990-2000 44.20% Population 2000: 143,293 (White 88.60%; Black or African American 7.40%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 1.00%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 2.40%. Median age: 34.90
Income 2000: per capita $27,176; median household $55,440; Population below poverty level: 6.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $32,913-$34,697
Unemployment (2004): 3.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 28.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 55.80% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Alabaster (26,830)
  • Pelham (18,113)
  • Helena (12,433)
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    Shelby County, Iowa

    PO Box 431
    Harlan, IA 51537
    Phone: (712) 755-5543
    Fax: (712) 755-2667
    www.shco.org

    In western IA, northeast of Council Bluffs; established Jan 15, 1851 from Cass County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 591.37 (land 590.83; water 0.54) Population per square mile: 21.40
    Population 2005: 12,634 State rank: 61 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 -0.40% Population 2000: 13,173 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 40.50
    Income 2000: per capita $16,969; median household $37,442; Population below poverty level: 6.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,212-$26,073
    Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.90%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Shelby County, Tennessee

    160 N Main St Suite 450
    Memphis, TN 38103
    Phone: (901) 545-4301
    Fax: (901) 545-4283
    www.co.shelby.tn.us

    On the southwest border of TN; organized Nov 24, 1819 from Hardin County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 783.63 (land 754.53; water 29.10) Population per square mile: 1204.80
    Population 2005: 909,035 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 1.30%; 1990-2000 8.60% Population 2000: 897,472 (White 46.20%; Black or African American 48.60%; Hispanic or Latino 2.60%; Asian 1.60%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 3.80%. Median age: 32.90
    Income 2000: per capita $20,856; median household $39,593; Population below poverty level: 16.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $30,496-$34,087
    Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.00% Median travel time to work: 23.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 4.80%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Memphis County seat (671,929)
  • Bartlett (42,865)
  • Germantown (37,555)
  • Collierville (36,562)
  • Millington (10,399)
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    Shelby County, Illinois

    PO Box 230
    Shelbyville, IL 62565
    Phone: (217) 774-4421
    Fax: (217) 774-5291

    In central IL, south of Decatur; organized Jan 23, 1827 from Fayette County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 768.05 (land 758.51; water 9.54) Population per square mile: 29.40
    Population 2005: 22,322 State rank: 56 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.50%; 1990-2000 2.80% Population 2000: 22,893 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 39.30
    Income 2000: per capita $17,313; median household $37,313; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,953-$22,027
    Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 26.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 49.70%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Shelby County, Indiana

    25 W Polk St
    Shelbyville, IN 46176
    Phone: (317) 392-6330
    Fax: (317) 392-6393
    www.shelbychamber.net

    In central IN, southeast of Indianapolis; established Dec 31, 1821 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and first governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 413.11 (land 412.64; water 0.47) Population per square mile: 106.10
    Population 2005: 43,766 State rank: 33 Population change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 7.80% Population 2000: 43,445 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 36.20
    Income 2000: per capita $20,324; median household $43,649; Population below poverty level: 7.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,652-$27,620
    Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.10% Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.10%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Shelbyville County seat (17,848)
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    Shelby County, Kentucky

    501 Main St
    Shelbyville, KY 40065
    Phone: (502) 633-1220
    Fax: (502) 633-7623
    www.shelbyvilleky.com

    In northwestern KY, east of Louisville; organized Jun 23, 1792 from Jefferson County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 385.65 (land 384.19; water 1.46) Population per square mile: 99.40
    Population 2005: 38,205 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 14.60%; 1990-2000 34.30% Population 2000: 33,337 (White 84.90%; Black or African American 8.80%; Hispanic or Latino 4.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 4.10%). Foreign born: 3.90%. Median age: 35.90
    Income 2000: per capita $20,195; median household $45,534; Population below poverty level: 9.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,598-$28,342
    Unemployment (2004): 4.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 44.40%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Shelbyville County seat (10,622)
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    Shelby County, Missouri

    100 E Main St
    Shelbyville, MO 63469
    Phone: (573) 633-2181
    Fax: (573) 633-1004

    In northeastern MO, northeast of Columbia; organized Jan 2, 1835 from Marion County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 502.43 (land 500.93; water 1.49) Population per square mile: 13.50
    Population 2005: 6,744 State rank: 104 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -2.10% Population 2000: 6,799 (White 97.50%; Black or African American 1.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 40.40
    Income 2000: per capita $15,632; median household $29,448; Population below poverty level: 16.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,817-$22,837
    Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.90% Median travel time to work: 20.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.50%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Shelby County, Ohio

    129 E Court St Suite 100
    Sidney, OH 45365
    Phone: (937) 498-7226
    Fax: (937) 498-1293
    www.co.shelby.oh.us

    In west-central OH, north of Dayton; organized Jan 7, 1819 from Miami County. Name Origin: For Gen. Isaac Shelby (1750-1826), officer in the Revolutionary War, NC legislator, and governor of KY (1792-96; 1812-16)

    Area (sq mi):: 411.03 (land 409.27; water 1.76) Population per square mile: 119.10
    Population 2005: 48,736 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 1.70%; 1990-2000 6.70% Population 2000: 47,910 (White 95.50%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 1.00%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 34.80
    Income 2000: per capita $20,255; median household $44,507; Population below poverty level: 6.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,478-$28,807
    Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 17.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.90%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Sidney County seat (20,149)
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