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Shelbyville

Tennessee · 23,557 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 $44,030. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,400. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,557
+46%since 2000
from 16,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Shelbyville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,030
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,593 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,918
+40%since 2000
from $14,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 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
51.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(11,056)
Black14.8%(2,382)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(2,343)
Asian0.7%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(9,497)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(13,156)
Black12.5%(2,942)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(6,166)
Asian0.7%(173)
Other5.1%(1,190)
Diversity Score75.5%(17,778)
Diversity Score
75
+28%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

Shelbyville, Tennessee has about 23,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Shelbyville, Tennessee earns about $44,030 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 $139,400, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

About 13.5% 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 18.7% 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 9,508 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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