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CITY · 2020 ACS

Shively

Kentucky · 15,636 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 $41,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,636
+3%since 2000
from 15,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.2
−1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Shively
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(925)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(999)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(1,097)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(1,033)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(888)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(1,905)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(1,844)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(1,988)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(2,400)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(1,587)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(658)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(312)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,455
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,816
+18%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−17%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shively on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(10,121)
Black30.2%(4,573)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(211)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(5,080)
Black54.6%(8,533)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,135)
Asian0.7%(110)
Other6.3%(984)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(344)
Cuban0.9%(147)
Honduran0.7%(108)
Colombian0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.3%(51)
Korean0.1%(15)
Filipino0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German10.9%(1,720)
Irish7.6%(1,191)
English6.6%(1,036)
American5.8%(912)
French1.1%(178)
Italian0.8%(130)
Scottish0.7%(117)
West Indian0.7%(103)
Swedish0.4%(67)
Polish0.4%(65)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(64)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(58)
Haitian0.4%(58)
Swiss0.4%(57)
Welsh0.1%(21)
Canadian0.1%(17)
British0.1%(11)
Australian0.1%(9)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Russian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.7%(2,775)
Married33%(2,095)
Widowed4.8%(307)
Divorced18.5%(1,172)
Women 15+
Never married39.8%(2,747)
Married30.2%(2,084)
Widowed11.8%(815)
Divorced18.1%(1,250)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shively, Kentucky?

Shively, Kentucky has about 15,636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shively, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shively, Kentucky earns about $41,455 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Shively, Kentucky?

About 13.3% 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 19.1% of people in Shively, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shively, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Shively, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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