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
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Published July 22SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…