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Shepherdsville

Kentucky · 14,201 residents · 16.27 sq mi
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Shepherdsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,798. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,201
+70%since 2000
from 8,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+16%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Shepherdsville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,798
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,555
+79%since 2000
from $16,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,061)
Black0.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(62)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(424)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(12,606)
Black2.2%(315)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(402)
Asian0.8%(107)
Other1.4%(203)
Diversity Score17.9%(2,545)
Diversity Score
18
+252%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?

Shepherdsville, Kentucky has about 14,201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shepherdsville, Kentucky earns about $64,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shepherdsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Shepherdsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shepherdsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shepherdsville, Kentucky?

About 15.6% of people in Shepherdsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shepherdsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Shepherdsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,396 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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

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