Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County: County in Iowa, United States of America
About
Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,167 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,430 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harlan. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Shelby County
| Population : | 11,430 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County |
| Area : | 1532 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Isaac Shelby |
| Capital : | Harlan |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:52:14 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shelby County is located at 41°41'6"N 95°18'37"W (41.6850900, -95.3102100). It has 5 neighbors: Audubon County, Cass County, Crawford County, Harrison County and Pottawattamie County.
Shelby County map
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The largest city of Shelby County is Harlan with a population of 4,795. Other cities include, Shelby population 607, Elk Horn population 601, Earling population 403 and Defiance population 260. See all Shelby County cities & populated places.
Shelby County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Shelby County
Shelby County has 5 neighbours.
- Audubon County county in Iowa, United States
- Cass County county in Iowa, United States
- Crawford County county in Iowa, United States
- Harrison County county in Iowa, United States
- Pottawattamie County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Harlan
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shelby County decreased by 6.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,167 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,992 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,024 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,899 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,878 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,789 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,655 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,574 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,559 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,454 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,430 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Shelby County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 936,017 people.
- Shelby County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 221,428 people.
- Shelby County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 49,611 people.
- Shelby County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 48,337 people.
- Shelby County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 44,871 people.
- Shelby County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 24,915 people.
- Shelby County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 21,299 people.
- Shelby County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States of America with a population of 5,919 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
