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Shelby County

Kentucky · 48,065 residents · 379.79 sq mi
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Shelby County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,564. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,000. Households here earn about 39% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,065
+44%since 2000
from 33,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K30K37K44K52K1990201020202024Shelby County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,564
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,189
+64%since 2000
from $20,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(28,293)
Black8.8%(2,923)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,505)
Asian0.4%(133)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(10,349)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(37,363)
Black5.6%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino11%(5,295)
Asian0.8%(361)
Other3.9%(1,882)
Diversity Score45.8%(22,031)
Segregation Score29.8%(14,316)
Diversity Score
46
+48%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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Home value$216,600+7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Kentucky?

Shelby County, Kentucky has about 48,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Kentucky earns about $72,564 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Kentucky?

About 28.0% 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 9.7% 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 23,241 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 403.01Census Tract 402.02Census Tract 404.04Census Tract 401.02Census Tract 404.02Census Tract 404.03Census Tract 405.03Census Tract 401.01Census Tract 403.02Census Tract 405.04Census Tract 402.01Census Tract 405.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 40065ZIP 40067ZIP 40076ZIP 40003ZIP 40022
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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