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Shively

Kentucky · 15,264 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 $33,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,264
+1%since 2000
from 15,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,339 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Shively
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,992
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,474
+5%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(10,121)
Black30.2%(4,573)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(211)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(8,511)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(6,835)
Black48.4%(7,385)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(541)
Asian0.7%(100)
Other4%(612)
Diversity Score71.8%(10,956)
Diversity Score
72
+28%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shively, Kentucky?

Shively, Kentucky has about 15,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shively, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shively, Kentucky earns about $33,992 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Shively, Kentucky?

About 11.5% 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 17.8% 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 281 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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