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Shelby County, IN: growth, migration and housing
Shelby County has 45,882 residents, up 1.8% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,246 households moved in and 1,249 moved out (-3 net), while a net $0.8M of income left. Median household income is $72,190, the median home $212,400 and median rent $987 a month.
In Indiana: 36th of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 52nd of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 30th of 92 counties for median household income · 31st of 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, IN | 304 | $16.5M |
| Johnson County, IN | 179 | $10.4M |
| Hancock County, IN | 120 | $5.8M |
| Decatur County, IN | 68 | $3.2M |
| Bartholomew County, IN | 62 | $2.9M |
| Rush County, IN | 58 | $2.7M |
| Hamilton County, IN | 28 | $1.6M |
| Hendricks County, IN | 23 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, IN | 240 | $11.3M |
| Johnson County, IN | 132 | $6.4M |
| Hancock County, IN | 127 | $7.4M |
| Decatur County, IN | 86 | $4.4M |
| Rush County, IN | 82 | $3.6M |
| Bartholomew County, IN | 59 | $4.4M |
| Hamilton County, IN | 31 | $2.0M |
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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.