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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelbyville

Tennessee · 16,105 residents · 19.257 sq mi
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Shelbyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,593. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,105
+15%since 1990
from 14,049 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 730 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
−4%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Shelbyville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,593
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,260
+36%since 1990
from $10,458 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(11,434)
Black17%(2,392)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(129)
Asian1.2%(165)
Diversity Score40.1%(5,636)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(11,056)
Black14.8%(2,382)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(2,343)
Asian0.7%(111)
Diversity Score59%(9,497)
Diversity Score
59
+47%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+4%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

Shelbyville, Tennessee has about 16,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Shelbyville, Tennessee earns about $31,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelbyville, Tennessee expensive?

In Shelbyville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Shelbyville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

About 16.2% of people in Shelbyville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelbyville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelbyville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,056 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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