Shelby County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

11,778

Diversity Score

16.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.3%%

Shelby County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Shelby County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)10,75191.3%
Hispanic or Latino5184.4%
Two or More Races3563.0%
Asian560.5%
Other Race480.4%
Black / African American370.3%
Native American120.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Shelby County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shelby County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Shelby County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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