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'''Shelby County''' was created as a county of the [[Territory of Alabama]] by the Territorial legislature in February [[1818]]. It became part of the new [[State of Alabama]] upon its admission to the Union in December [[1819]]. The county is named for [[Isaac Shelby]], a hero of the Battle of King's Mountain in the Revolutionary War who was also the first governor of Kentucky.
'''Shelby County''' was created as a county of the [[Territory of Alabama]] by the Territorial legislature in February [[1818]]. It became part of the new [[State of Alabama]] upon its admission to the Union in December [[1819]]. The county is named for Isaac Shelby, a hero of the Battle of King's Mountain in the Revolutionary War who was also the first governor of Kentucky.


The [[Shelby County Courthouse (1820)|first courthouse]], built in [[1820]], was located in the community of [[Shelbyville]]. The county seat was moved to [[Columbiana]] in [[1826]].
The [[Shelby County Courthouse (1820)|first courthouse]], built in [[1820]], was located in the community of [[Shelbyville]]. The county seat was moved to [[Columbiana]] in [[1826]]. The 2004 U. S. Census estimate for Shelby County's population is 165,677.  Shelby County is ranked as the fastest growing county in Alabama and is one of the fastest growing counties in the country.


==Geography==
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 810 mi².  795 mi² of it is land and 15 mi² of it (1.83%) is water.
=== Municipalities and census-designated places ===
*[[Alabaster]]
*[[Birmingham]] (part)
*[[Calera]] (part)
*[[Chelsea]]
*[[Childersburg]] (part)
*[[Columbiana]]
*[[Harpersville]]
*[[Helena]] (part )
*[[Hoover]] (part)
*[[Indian Springs Village]]
*[[Lake Purdy]]
*[[Leeds]] (part)
*[[Meadowbrook]]
*[[Montevallo]]
*[[Pelham]]
*[[Vestavia Hills]] (part)
*[[Vincent]] (part)
*[[Westover]]
*[[Wilsonville]]
*[[Wilton]]
==Demographics==
As of the Census of 2000, there were 143,293 people, 54,631 households, and 40,590 families residing in the county.  The population density was 180/mi².  There were 59,302 housing units at an average density of 75/mi².  The racial makeup of the county was 89.80% White, 7.40% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.71% 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 36.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.60% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 21.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 33.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.50% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $55,440, and the median income for a family was $64,105. Males had a median income of $45,798 versus $31,242 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,176.  About 4.60% of families and 6.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.10% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.
==See also==
* [[Shelby County Airport]]


==References==
==References==
* Wright, A. J. (June 4, 2004) "Pelham -- More history than you think!" ''Pelham City News''. Vol. 10, No. 5
* Wright, A. J. (June 4, 2004) "Pelham -- More history than you think!" ''Pelham City News''. Vol. 10, No. 5
* "Shelby County, Alabama." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 14 Oct 2006, 01:39 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 17 Nov 2006 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shelby_County%2C_Alabama&oldid=81324055].
==External links==
* [http://www.shelbycountyalabama.com/ Shelby County Government]
* [http://www.shelbycounty.com Shelby County Web Portal]
* [http://www.shelbycounty.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Shelby County Wiki] (covering Shelby Counties across the US)


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Revision as of 10:35, 17 November 2006

Shelby County was created as a county of the Territory of Alabama by the Territorial legislature in February 1818. It became part of the new State of Alabama upon its admission to the Union in December 1819. The county is named for Isaac Shelby, a hero of the Battle of King's Mountain in the Revolutionary War who was also the first governor of Kentucky.

The first courthouse, built in 1820, was located in the community of Shelbyville. The county seat was moved to Columbiana in 1826. The 2004 U. S. Census estimate for Shelby County's population is 165,677. Shelby County is ranked as the fastest growing county in Alabama and is one of the fastest growing counties in the country.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 810 mi². 795 mi² of it is land and 15 mi² of it (1.83%) is water.

Municipalities and census-designated places

Demographics

As of the Census of 2000, there were 143,293 people, 54,631 households, and 40,590 families residing in the county. The population density was 180/mi². There were 59,302 housing units at an average density of 75/mi². The racial makeup of the county was 89.80% White, 7.40% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.71% 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 36.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.60% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 21.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 33.70% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $55,440, and the median income for a family was $64,105. Males had a median income of $45,798 versus $31,242 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,176. About 4.60% of families and 6.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.10% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

See also

References

  • Wright, A. J. (June 4, 2004) "Pelham -- More history than you think!" Pelham City News. Vol. 10, No. 5
  • "Shelby County, Alabama." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 14 Oct 2006, 01:39 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 17 Nov 2006 [1].

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