Shelby County, Indiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County, Indiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
45,265
Median Age
41.5
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
42.6
Shelby County, Indiana Population Growth

Shelby County, Indiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.3%%.
+2.3%% Growth
Shelby County, Indiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shelby County, Indiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.5 | 45,265 |
| 2023 | 41.2 | 45,104 |
| 2022 | 40.5 | 44,940 |
| 2021 | 40.2 | 44,825 |
| 2020 | 40.6 | 44,559 |
| 2019 | 40.8 | 44,438 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 44,399 |
| 2017 | 41.3 | 44,339 |
| 2016 | 41.5 | 44,404 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 44,441 |
| 2014 | 40.3 | 44,428 |
| 2013 | 40.0 | 44,511 |
| 2012 | 39.9 | 44,435 |
| 2011 | 40.0 | 44,337 |
| 2010 | 39.7 | 44,237 |
Shelby County, Indiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 18.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Shelby County, Indiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shelby County, Indiana
The median age in Shelby County, Indiana is 41.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shelby County, Indiana is 45,265.
In Shelby County, Indiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shelby County, Indiana is aging.