County Facts
Population
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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 2005 population estimate of 171,465, Shelby County's population has increased 73% since 1990. In population percent change Shelby County has ranked among the Top 8% fastest growing counties nationwide with a population of 100,000 or more.
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| Shelby County | Population |
| 2006 Census | 178,182 |
| 2000 Census | 143,293 |
| 1990 Census | 99,358 |
| 1980 Census | 66,298 |
| Growth 1980-1990 Census | 49.87% |
| Growth 1990-2000 Census | 44.2% |
Economic Base
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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
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Top 10 Employers in Shelby County for 2006
| Company | Employees |
| Shelby County Board of Education | 2,700 |
| Regions Bank | 1,717 |
| Wal-Mart | 1,585 |
| Baptist Medical Center Shelby | 1,000 |
| EBSCO Industries, Inc. | 950 |
| Shelby County Government | 559 |
| University of Montevallo | 438 |
| Alabaster Healthcare | 400 |
| SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama | 378 |
| Moore-Handley, Inc. | 361 |
Quality of Life
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Shelby County is consistently ranked as the best county in Alabama to raise children, according to Alabama Kids Count. The Shelby County school system is ranked as one of the state's best. Shelby County also offers a variety of quality private schools and is home to two higher educational institutions: Jefferson State Community College-Shelby Campus and the University of Montevallo. |
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Shelby County also offers a variety of tourist attractions from the largest state park in Alabama to a nationally pioneering civic education center. If you are searching for unique residential communities, convenient shopping, natural beauty, quality education and attractive business locations Shelby County has what you are looking for. |
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