Market insights · Alabama
Shelby County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Shelby County has 238,552 residents, up 6.5% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 7,006 households moved in and 6,407 moved out (+599 net), bringing in a net $25.1M of income. Median household income is $97,961, the median home $326,100 and median rent $1,401 a month.
In Alabama: 8th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 18th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 1st of 67 counties for median household income · 1st of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL | 2,889 | $229.5M |
| Chilton County, AL | 228 | $11.8M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 212 | $13.9M |
| St. Clair County, AL | 195 | $11.7M |
| Talladega County, AL | 158 | $9.7M |
| Montgomery County, AL | 109 | $8.1M |
| Madison County, AL | 90 | $4.7M |
| Baldwin County, AL | 82 | $7.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AL | 2,379 | $188.3M |
| Chilton County, AL | 316 | $19.2M |
| St. Clair County, AL | 232 | $16.5M |
| Talladega County, AL | 149 | $8.6M |
| Madison County, AL | 140 | $12.5M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 129 | $9.0M |
| Baldwin County, AL | 117 | $11.9M |
| Lee County, AL | 86 | $5.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.