Population (2020)6,103
Shelby County
MissouriShelbyville is the county seat of Shelby County. Clarence, Hunnewell and Shelbina are among the communities that make up the county.
Shelby County at a Glance
Population (2020)6,103
County SeatShelbyville
StateMissouri
Guide TypeCounty
Housing Units (2020)2,950
Land Area500.9 sq mi
Water Area1.5 sq mi
Forecast LocationShelby County
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Shelby County
Shelbyville is the county seat of Shelby County. Clarence, Hunnewell and Shelbina are among the communities that make up the county.
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Local identity
Shelbyville is the county seat of Shelby County. Clarence, Hunnewell and Shelbina are among the communities that make up the county.
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Missouri Places and Stories
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Clarence man facing felony charges after breaking into Shelby County business - Central Mo Info
Clarence man facing felony charges after breaking into Shelby County business Central Mo Info
Read the Story Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min read
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Clarence man facing felony charges after breaking into Shelby County business - Central Mo Info
Clarence man facing felony charges after breaking into Shelby County business Central Mo Info
Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min read
Clarence man arrested on domestic assault warrant - centralmoinfo.com
Clarence man arrested on domestic assault warrant centralmoinfo.com
Oct 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Shelbina woman facing Shelby County drug charge - centralmoinfo.com
Shelbina woman facing Shelby County drug charge centralmoinfo.com
Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read
Monroe City man dies after crash with semi-truck - KRCG
Monroe City man dies after crash with semi-truck KRCG
Oct 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Shelbina man arrested following animal abuse investigation - WGEM
Shelbina man arrested following animal abuse investigation WGEM
Oct 1, 2026 • 2 min read
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Public Resources
Find the Right Service
Official directories and agency links for residents and visitors. Use the county or city filters on the linked sites to find the service you need.
Government
Missouri county government directory
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Schools
Missouri school directory
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Hospitals
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Public Safety
Missouri Department of Public Safety
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Emergency Services
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
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State Parks
Missouri State Parks
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Trails
Missouri parks and trails map
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Utilities
Missouri utility locator
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Libraries
Missouri State Library
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Courts
Missouri Courts
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DMV
Missouri license office locator
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Transportation
Missouri Department of Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder
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Veterans
Missouri Veterans Commission
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Employment
Missouri job and career services
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Plan Your Next Step
Helpful starting points for life and travel in Shelby County.
Local Information
Questions About Shelby County
County facts, visitor resources and practical links.
Shelbyville is the county seat of Shelby County. Clarence, Hunnewell and Shelbina are among the communities that make up the county.
The county seat is Shelbyville.
The population of 6,103 is the April 1, 2020 Census count. It is a historical census figure, not a current estimate. View Census data
Browse Missouri’s county heritage directory and select Shelby.
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Use Missouri’s school directory and filter by county or district.
Open the Missouri county directory to locate official county contacts.
Use the USPS ZIP Code lookup with the full street address. A county may contain multiple ZIP Codes.
The forecast is for Shelby County, Missouri. Conditions elsewhere in the area can differ.
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County population, housing and area figures come from the 2020 Census; county seats come from Missouri DNR. News headlines link to their publishers through the configured RSS feed.
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Local Businesses and Places to StartVisit featured businesses and use official resources to plan your time in the area.
Featured Businesses
History and Culture
Missouri county heritage directory
Historic Bethel German Colony, Shelby County Historical Society
Parks and Trails
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