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County At A Glance

We’re proud of our county, and we hope that you will take the opportunity to experience all that Shelby County has to offer.

Whether you are visiting our beautiful county or deciding on an area to live, we hope the information provided throughout this website will be helpful.

Many people choose to live in Shelby County Alabama because of its diverse opportunities and convenience for business as well as outstanding educational and recreational facilities. A central location that is easily accessible from various interstate routes and a regional airport a short distance away provides ample business access for commerce.

Educationally, Shelby County is one of the top-ranked systems in the State of Alabama, providing numerous choices for both public and private schools. “Kids Count” has consistently recognized Shelby County as having the best conditions in Alabama for raising children.

Recreational opportunities abound in Shelby County including Alabama’s largest state park and numerous local parks. Some of the South’s top fishing and boating locations are found in our lakes, rivers and streams.

History

Shelby County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly on February 7, 1818, from former Creek Indian territory ceded in the Treaty of Fort Jackson on August 9, 1814. The county was formed out of the northern portion of what was then Montgomery County.
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Statistics

Over the last decade Shelby County's population has increased by more than 4,000 people every year, making it Alabama's fastest growing county and among the fastest growing in the United States. With a 2007 population estimate of 182,113, Shelby County's population has increased 83% since 1990. In population percent change Shelby County has ranked in the Top 8% among counties nationwide with populations of 100,000 or more.
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Economic Base

Shelby County has a diverse economic base that is a reflection of the county's attractiveness for industrial and corporate development. The Highway 280 corridor in the north central portion of the county is Alabama's fastest growing corporate location. Shelby County's Interstate 65 corridor is a magnet for light industrial and wholesale distribution. (More)