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Shelbyville

Indiana · 19,191 residents · 13.694 sq mi
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Shelbyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,191
+7%since 2000
from 17,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+5%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Shelbyville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,915
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,513
+26%since 2000
from $18,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(16,946)
Black1.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(343)
Asian1.1%(205)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(2,023)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(17,025)
Black1.8%(348)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,360)
Asian1%(185)
Other1.8%(337)
Diversity Score26.6%(5,097)
Diversity Score
27
+136%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelbyville, Indiana?

Shelbyville, Indiana has about 19,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelbyville, Indiana?

The typical household in Shelbyville, Indiana earns about $40,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelbyville, Indiana expensive?

In Shelbyville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Shelbyville, Indiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shelbyville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelbyville, Indiana?

About 14.9% of people in Shelbyville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelbyville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelbyville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,855 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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