Shelby County Summary

Life in Shelby County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shelby County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shelby County:

  • The population in Shelby County is 48,105.

  • The median home value in Shelby County is $282,884.

  • The median income in Shelby County is $81,012.

  • The median rent in Shelby County is $939.

  • The unemployment rate in Shelby County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Shelby County is 7.9%.

  • The average high in Shelby County is 72.7° and there are 116.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Shelby County

List Of Cities & Towns in Shelby County

Shelbyville, KY Population 17,239

Simpsonville, KY Population 2,976

Pleasureville, KY Population 1,223

Map Of Shelby County

Shelby County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Shelby County is 72.7°.

  • There are 84.18 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 116.8 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:47 hours of sun each day in Shelby County.

StatShelby County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days84.18
Rainfall116.8
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours4:47
72.7°
Average High
116.8
Inches of Rain

Shelby County Photos

Shelbyville Post Office
Source: Public Domain

Shelby County Demographics

Population over time in Shelby County

The current population in Shelby County is 48,105. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 47,523 -1.2%
2021 48,100 1.6%
2020 47,325 -

Gender in Shelby County

  • Shelby County is 50.7% female with 24,386 female residents.

  • Shelby County is 49.3% male with 23,719 male residents.

Female
50.7% (24,386)
Male
49.3% (23,719)
Gender Shelby County KY USA
Female 50.7% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Shelby County

Shelby County is:

  • 79.4% White with 38,219 White residents.

  • 5.0% African American with 2,386 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 56 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 537 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 164 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 2,121 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 4,622 Hispanic residents.

White
79.4% (38,219)
African American
5.0% (2,386)
American Indian
0.1% (56)
Asian
1.1% (537)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (164)
Two Or More
4.4% (2,121)
Hispanic
9.6% (4,622)

Table: Shelby County By Race

Race Shelby County KY USA
White 79.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 5.0% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Shelby County, Kentucky

  • 4.0% of households in Shelby County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Shelby County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Shelby County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Shelby County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Shelby County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Shelby County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Shelby County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Shelby County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Shelby County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Shelby County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (1,919)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (1,058)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (3,147)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (2,849)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (5,723)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (7,424)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (7,003)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.9% (10,550)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (4,115)
$200,000 or more
9.0% (4,310)
Income Shelby County KY USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Shelby County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Shelby County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Shelby County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Shelby County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Shelby County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Shelby County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Shelby County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Shelby County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Shelby County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,924)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,367)
High School / GED
30% (14,431)
Some College
19% (9,139)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,810)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (9,139)
Master's Degree
9% (4,329)
Professional Degree
1% (481)
Doctorate Degree
1% (481)
Education Shelby County KY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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