Shelby County
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- Population
- 230,211
- Area
- 785.44 sq mi (2,034.28 km²), 24.05 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.3
- Households
- 86,866
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $97,961
- Median house value
- $326,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Shelby County
Local News
Alabama restaurant recognized among Yelp’s best new spots of 2026
🍣 BEST NEW RESTAURANT: Johin'na in Birmingham was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Yelp.
Birmingham restaurant’s biscuits ranked among best in the South
🏆🧈 ALABAMA'S BEST BISCUIT: A national food site just crowned Helen's angel biscuits in downtown Birmingham the best in the state.
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🏆 SEPTEMBER'S TOP STORIES: Check out our 10 buzziest stories from September. Can you guess what took the top spot?
14 Southern artists + events coming to Birmingham soon—get tickets now
From America’s Got Talent appearances to new Billboard Hot 100 records, Alabama talent is having a moment on the national stage—but you don’t have to leave Birmingham to catch some of that Southern-star energy. This fall and holiday season, the BJCC is bringing a stacked lineup…
Fall Shredding & E-Recycling Event
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124