Shelby County, Kentucky

Total Population: 48,599

County Seat: Shelbyville

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Median Home Value

$277,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$82,671

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.8%
Two or More Races5.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

16.8%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.0%

No Health Insurance

6.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$82,671

Mean Household Income

$102,077

Per Capita Income

$38,834

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$277,500

Median Rent

$998/mo

Total Housing Units

19,216

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Married Couple Households

58.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

91.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21211.