COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shelby County

Kentucky · 33,337 residents · 379.79 sq mi

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The short version

Shelby County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,534. Population has grown 34% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,600. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 60%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,337

+34%since 1990

from 24,824 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

88 / sq mi

+34%since 1990

from 65 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.9

+3%since 1990

from 34.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202449K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$45,534

+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $28,500 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,195

+55%since 1990

from $13,064 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.9%

−4.3 ptssince 1990

from 14.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$122,600

+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $58,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$495

+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $301 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

72.8%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 71.1% in 1990

27.2% rent

Afford Score

2.7

+32%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.7%(22,258)

Black10.2%(2,531)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(82)

Asian0.1%(25)

Diversity Score23.9%(5,927)

2000

White, non-Hispanic84.9%(28,293)

Black8.8%(2,923)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,505)

Asian0.4%(133)

Diversity Score31%(10,349)

Diversity Score

+30%since 1990

from 24 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.7%

+5.7 ptssince 1990

from 12.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.1%

+9.2 ptssince 1990

from 69.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.5%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 5.0% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.1 min

−26%since 1990

from 23.1 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 Shelby County, Kentucky?

Shelby County, Kentucky has about 33,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shelby County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shelby County, Kentucky earns about $45,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby County, Kentucky expensive?

In Shelby County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky?

About 9.9% of people in Shelby County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,513 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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