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Shelby County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Shelby County has 20,576 residents, down 1.6% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 470 households moved in and 498 moved out (-28 net), bringing in a net $1.5M of income. Median household income is $72,095, the median home $137,100 and median rent $814 a month.
In Illinois: 42nd of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 42nd of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 34th of 102 counties for median household income · 49th of 102 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham County, IL | 59 | $3.5M |
| Christian County, IL | 58 | $2.6M |
| Macon County, IL | 54 | $3.0M |
| Coles County, IL | 47 | $1.9M |
| Moultrie County, IL | 30 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Christian County, IL | 67 | $2.9M |
| Macon County, IL | 62 | $3.1M |
| Effingham County, IL | 59 | $2.2M |
| Coles County, IL | 58 | $1.8M |
| Moultrie County, IL | 43 | $2.1M |
| Fayette County, IL | 28 | $1.8M |
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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.