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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shively

Kentucky · 15,157 residents · 4.572 sq mi
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Shively has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,422. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,157
−2%since 1990
from 15,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,315 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,400 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+4%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Shively
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,422
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,966 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,574
+45%since 1990
from $12,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.7
+39%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(13,164)
Black14.7%(2,292)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0.4%(67)
Diversity Score33%(5,131)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(10,121)
Black30.2%(4,573)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(211)
Asian0.4%(63)
Diversity Score56.2%(8,511)
56
+70%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shively, Kentucky?

Shively, Kentucky has about 15,157 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shively, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shively, Kentucky earns about $31,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shively, Kentucky expensive?

In Shively, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Shively, Kentucky?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shively, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shively, Kentucky?

About 14.5% of people in Shively, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shively, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Shively, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 388 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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