Alabama's Fastest Growing County
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.

Census Info.	Shelby County Population
2009 Census Estimate	192,503
2000 Census	143,293
1990 Census	99,358
1980 Census	66,298
Growth 1980 - 1990 Census	49.87%
Growth 1990 - 2000 Census	44.20%