Shelbyville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Shelbyville, Kentucky Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
16,244
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
10.7%
Median Home
$187,800
Median Income
$65,986
Median Rent
$818
Shelbyville SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Shelbyville, KY Crime Report
318
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,885.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-19.62%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelbyville / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 318 | 1,885.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 94.9 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 17.8 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 77.1 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 302 | 1,790.9 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 49 | 290.6 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 200 | 1,186.0 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 314.3 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Shelbyville, KY Cost Of Living
94
Shelbyville's Overall Cost Of Living
Shelbyville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shelbyville | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
Shelbyville, KY Photos
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Rankings for Shelbyville in Kentucky
Map Of Shelbyville, KY
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Population over time in Shelbyville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,244 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 15,660 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 15,318 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 15,039 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 14,782 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 14,558 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 14,323 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 14,081 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 13,771 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 13,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelbyville
| Race | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.6% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 11.3% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Shelbyville
| Gender | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelbyville for adults over 25
| Education | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Shelbyville, Kentucky
| Income | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
