East Central Reporter

Shelby County had a population of 21,737 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

The median age was 45, with 50.7 percent of the total population being female and 49.3 percent male.

The state's total population in 2019 was 12,770,631.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

	Estimated Number	Percent of total population
Male	10,721	49.3
Female	11,016	50.7
Total Population	21,737	100