Shelby Alabama

Shelby County is a county of the U. S. state of Alabama and is named in honor of Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky. The county seat of Shelby County is Columbiana. As of 2000 U. Senator Richard C. S. Census, the population was 143,293. As of 2004 estimates the county has about 165,677. Shelby County is ranked as the fastest growing county in Alabama and is one of the fastest growing counties in the country.

History

Shelby County was established on February 7, 1818. The county seat of Shelby County is Columbiana.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,097 km² (810 mi²). 2,058 km² (795 mi²) of it is land and 38 km² (15 mi²) of it (1. 83%) is water. Good Houses For Sale In Shelby County Alabama Information.

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 143,293 people, 54,631 households, and 40,590 families residing in the county. The population density was 70/km² (180/mi²). There were 59,302 housing units at an average density of 29/km² (75/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89. Photos. 80% White, 7. 40% Black or African American, 0. 33% Native American, 1. 03% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 0. Senator Richard C. 71% from other races, and 0. 72% from two or more races. 2. 03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 54,631 households out of which 36. dated August 7, 2006. 70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63. 60% were married couples living together, 8.