The Town FilesShelby County, Alabama
230,211 people. The median home is worth $326,100 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $97,961.
Towns in Shelby County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | 33,284 | $261,700 | $91,357 | 39.6 |
| Pelham | 24,318 | $299,800 | $101,094 | 40.0 |
| Helena | 20,914 | $330,700 | $115,139 | 37.8 |
| Calera | 16,494 | $235,300 | $87,194 | 33.9 |
| Chelsea | 14,982 | $360,000 | $115,337 | 37.6 |
| Meadowbrook | 9,688 | $423,700 | $141,862 | 40.5 |
| Brook Highland | 7,406 | $427,400 | $79,904 | 39.1 |
| Montevallo | 7,229 | $220,700 | $56,626 | 26.0 |
| Highland Lakes | 5,239 | $599,200 | $169,361 | 47.2 |
| Columbiana | 4,462 | $259,500 | $80,546 | 44.7 |
| Eagle Point | 2,903 | $493,800 | $151,842 | 44.5 |
People and housing
| Shelby County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,401 | $834 |
| Median household income | $97,961 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
85,169 jobs in 2024, average pay $66,772 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 733 storm events in Shelby County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Shelby County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).