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Shelby County, Alabama

25 public bodies govern here, 3 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 8 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
230,211
Median household income
$97,961
±3,160
Unemployed
2.9%
3,497 of 121,815 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
94.7%
82,246 of 86,866 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Shelby County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Shelby226,902 (2021)1123 County Services Dr, PelhamWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 13

Cities, towns and villages in Shelby County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Alabaster33,676 (2021)1953 Municipal Way, AlabasterWebsite
City of Calera17,414 (2021)10947 Highway 25, CaleraWebsite
City of Chelsea15,653 (2021)Po Box 111, ChelseaWebsite
City of Columbiana4,263 (2021)107 Mildred St, ColumbianaWebsite
City of Helena21,560 (2021)Po Box 262, HelenaWebsite
City of Indian Springs Village2,491 (2021)2635 Cahaba Valley Rd, Indian SpringsWebsite
City of Montevallo7,255 (2021)541 Main St, MontevalloWebsite
City of Pelham24,688 (2021)Po Box 1419, PelhamWebsite
Town of Harpersville1,690 (2021)Po Box 370, Harpersville—
Town of Vincent1,997 (2021)Po Box 49, VincentWebsite
Town of Westover1,796 (2021)Po Box 356, WestoverWebsite
Town of Wilsonville1,873 (2021)Po Box 70, WilsonvilleWebsite
Town of Wilton592 (2021)Po Box 159, Wilton—

Special districts 11

Special districts in Shelby County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Central Alabama WellnessHealthPo Box 689, CaleraWebsite
Calera Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community developmentPo Box 136, CaleraWebsite
Columbiana Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community developmentPo Box 498, Columbiana—
Montevallo Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community developmentPo Box 13, MontevalloWebsite
Vincent Town Housing AuthorityHousing and community developmentPo Box 396, Childersburg—
Columbiana Cultural Facilities Cooperative DistrictIndustrial development107 St Francis Street, Mobile—
Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Rescue DistrictLocal fire protectionPo Box 505, ChelseaWebsite
Community West Fire and Rescue DistrictLocal fire protectionP. O. Box 352, MontevalloWebsite
Chelsea Park Cooperative DistrictOther single function districts1 Chelsea Park Drive, Chelsea—
Shelby County Soil Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation54 Kelly Ln, ColumbianaWebsite
Little Waxie Water AuthorityWater supply utilityPo Box 803, Columbiana—

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Alabaster City

    School district5 schools

    10111 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL, 35007

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Pelham City

    School district4 schools

    3160 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Shelby County

    School district33 schools

    410 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Alabaster Farmers' Market

    1097 7th St. SW, Alabaster, AL, 35007

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Mt Laurel Farmers' Market

    50 Manning Pl., Birmingham, AL, 35242

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Riverchase United Methodist Market

    1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35244

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • The Marketplace at Lee Branch, Lee Branch Farmers Market

    611 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35242

    SNAP / EBT

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-06-20. USDA listing

  • Valleydale Farmers Market

    4601 VLEYDE RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Calera Farmers Market

    9758 STATE RTE 25, CALERA, AL, 35040

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Helena Market Days

    4151 Helena Rd., Helena, AL, 35080

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • MONTEVALLO FARMERS MARKET

    Middle Street and Island Street, MONTEVALLO, AL, 35115

    WICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-08-04. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.