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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shelbyville

Kentucky · 6,238 residents · 9.24 sq mi
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Shelbyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,414. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 3,847 residents. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,238
−38%vs 2000
vs 10,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
675 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K9K12K15K19K1990201020202024Shelbyville
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,414
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,418
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,461 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.6%
+11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $109,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $480 in 2000
US average: $450
52.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
47.8% rent
2.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(7,178)
Black16.3%(1,643)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(959)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(5,416)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(4,821)
Black22.6%(1,408)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,772)
44
−17%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
−17.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

Shelbyville, Kentucky has about 6,238 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shelbyville, Kentucky earns about $17,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelbyville, Kentucky expensive?

In Shelbyville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shelbyville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

About 26.6% of people in Shelbyville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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