Shelby County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shelby County, Ohio
Shelby County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
47,929
Median Age
40.3
Male Median
39.6
Female Median
41.0
Shelby County, Ohio Population Growth

Shelby County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.9%%.
-2.9%% Growth
Shelby County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shelby County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.3 | 47,929 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 48,007 |
| 2022 | 40.2 | 48,145 |
| 2021 | 39.7 | 48,307 |
| 2020 | 39.8 | 48,610 |
| 2019 | 39.5 | 48,749 |
| 2018 | 39.4 | 48,797 |
| 2017 | 39.3 | 48,902 |
| 2016 | 39.5 | 48,949 |
| 2015 | 38.9 | 49,067 |
| 2014 | 39.1 | 49,165 |
| 2013 | 38.4 | 49,317 |
| 2012 | 38.3 | 49,359 |
| 2011 | 37.7 | 49,389 |
| 2010 | 37.4 | 49,350 |
Shelby County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.0% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Shelby County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shelby County, Ohio
The median age in Shelby County, Ohio is 40.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shelby County, Ohio is 47,929.
In Shelby County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shelby County, Ohio is aging.