Shelby County, county in Alabama, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 221,428 inhabitants. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818. Its county seat is Columbiana.
There are 2 city/town in Shelby County, AL. The largest city of Shelby County is Helena with a population of 20,374. Other cities include and Harpersville population 1,748
Situated along the Coosa River between Birmingham and Montgomery, Shelby County contains scenic nature escapes alongside growing suburbs. The city of Columbiana serves as the quiet county seat nestled in the Alabama forests. Nearby Calera provides small-town living at the edges of metro Birmingham.
The largest city, Alabaster, offers top schools, shopping, and family entertainment like the Alabaster Aquatic Center. Neighboring Helena balances suburban expansion with preserving its historic downtown district.
Further south, the towns of Pelham and Chelsea flank the Oak Mountain State Park, which offers hiking trails, lakes, and golf for outdoor enthusiasts.
Centered around the massive Shelby County Airport and industrial parks, the eastern city of Pelham showcases how business is booming in the county.
With natural splendor, quaint downtowns, and surging development, the cities of Shelby County encapsulate Alabama's appeal through heritage, recreation and prosperity.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Harpersville | Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States | 1,748 |
Helena | City in Alabama, United States | 20,374 |