Shelbyville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Shelbyville, Kentucky Summary
Life in Shelbyville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville:
The population in Shelbyville is 16,932.
The median home value in Shelbyville is $192,900.
The median income in Shelbyville is $70,751.
The cost of living in Shelbyville is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Shelbyville is $871.
The unemployment rate in Shelbyville is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in Shelbyville is 9.9%.
Table Of Contents
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
226
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,292.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.38%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelbyville / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 226 | 1,292.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 120.1 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 8 | 45.8 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 74.4 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 205 | 1,172.7 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 39 | 223.1 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 122 | 697.9 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 251.7 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
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 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 106 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,244 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 15,660 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 15,318 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 15,039 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 14,782 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 14,558 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 14,323 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 14,081 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 13,771 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 13,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelbyville
| Race | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.2% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Shelbyville
| Gender | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelbyville for adults over 25
| Education | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelbyville, Kentucky
| Income | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
