WELCOME

Lizzie Bowen

Anna Grace Moore

Noah Wortham

Jamie Dawkins

Rowan Futrell

Connor Martin-Lively

Briana Sansom

Marketing

Sydney Allen

Octavia Campbell

Evann Campbell

Kari George

Michaela Hancock

Rachel Henderson

Rhett McCreight

Tori Smith

Viridiana Romero

Anna Willis

Administration

Mary Jo Eskridge

Alec Etheredge

Stacey Meadows

Tim Prince

Brittany Schofield

Savana Tarwater

Visit Shelby County is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is published annually and available year-round through Alabama welcome centers, Shelby County area chambers of commerce, and local businesses and organizations. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@ shelbycountyreporter.com.

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Shelby County continues to experience rapid growth in our community as we focus on enhancing the sustainable high quality of life. Our county is ranked by various resources as one of the best places to live in the state, and we strive to increase the offerings that make residents proud to live here. Centrally positioned in the state of Alabama, our residents and visitors enjoy an abundance of recreational opportunities from the natural settings of Oak Mountain State Park and Cahaba River Park to the educational and historical offering of the American Village Citizens Trust. Our culture, business, housing options and events makes Shelby County one of the South’s most dynamic counties.

Shelby County school systems are ranked among the best in our state and provide a variety of quality public and private school offerings. The county is also home to two higher educational institutions: Jefferson State Community College and the University of Montevallo. In addition, Shelby County hosts sporting and recreational events in our mountains and on Lay Lake. Through 58 Inc., Shelby County’s economic development entity, we focus on maturing a vibrant economy where talent and workforce development opportunities are provided for those for seeking highly skilled positions.

Quality of life is important too. It is the standard of health and comfort that contributes to the enjoyment experienced by each of us living here. The resources afforded residents in Shelby County are plentiful and accessible for each to enjoy in reaching our highest potential. Shelby County’s quality of life opportunities and proximity to the South’s major metropolitan areas make it one of the brightest spots on the map.

CHAD SCROGGINS

County Manager, Shelby County

On The Cover

A young rider hits one of the many mountain bike trials that Shelby County is known for.

DESIGN: CONNOR MARTIN-LIVELY

PHOTO: KEITH MCCOY

44.8%

Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher

93.6%

Percentage of population to graduate high school or higher

27TH

Shelby County Schools ranks as the 27th best school district in the state of Alabama

223,024

Total Population

7TH

Shelby County is the seventh largest county as of the 2020 Census, but estimates now have them moving up to sixth

5TH

Shelby County was the fifth-fastest growing county between 2010 and 2020

5TH Hoover City Schools ranks as the fifth best school district in the state of Alabama

12TH

Alabaster City Schools ranks as the 12th best school district in the state of Alabama

1 Indian Springs School ranks as the top private school in Alabama

14

Briarwood Christian School ranks as the 14th best private school in Alabama

65.5%

13TH Pelham City Schools ranks as the 13th best school district in the state of Alabama

$82,592

Median Household Income

1.7%

A total of 65.5 percent of the population 16 years and older is in the civilian labor force

$3,607,350

Total retail sales during the most recent economic Census in 2017

5,307 Total employer establishments

Shelby County has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 1.7 percent