Shepherdsville, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Shepherdsville, Kentucky Summary

Life in Shepherdsville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville:

  • The population in Shepherdsville is 13,918.

  • The median home value in Shepherdsville is $162,600.

  • The median income in Shepherdsville is $62,055.

  • The cost of living in Shepherdsville is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Shepherdsville is $784.

  • The unemployment rate in Shepherdsville is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Shepherdsville is 18.7%.

Shepherdsville SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8

Shepherdsville, KY Crime Report

268
Total Crimes
1,856.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.15%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Shepherdsville
/ 100k People
Kentucky
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 268 1,856.0 2,038.6 2,324.2
Violent Crime 28 193.9 259.1 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.2 6.3
Robbery 9 62.3 52.9 66.1
Aggravated Assault 14 97.0 168.3 268.2
Property Crime 240 1,662.0 1,779.5 1,954.4
Burglary 56 387.8 344.1 269.8
Larceny 146 1,011.1 1,178.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 38 263.2 256.8 282.7

Shepherdsville, KY Cost Of Living

93
Shepherdsville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Shepherdsville Kentucky National Average
Overall 93 94 100
Services 103 105 100
Groceries 92 97 100
Health 95 79 100
Housing 71 75 100
Transportation 105 102 100
Utilities 98 106 100

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Rankings for Shepherdsville in Kentucky

Map Of Shepherdsville, KY

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Population over time in Shepherdsville

Year Population % Change
2021 13,757 13.5%
2020 12,117 0.9%
2019 12,006 1.2%
2018 11,869 1.5%
2017 11,695 1.1%
2016 11,573 1.3%
2015 11,428 2.0%
2014 11,209 1.7%
2013 11,018 1.9%
2012 10,813 -

Race / Ethnicity in Shepherdsville

White
90.5% (12,595)
African American
2.1% (297)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
1.2% (167)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (31)
Two Or More
3.2% (446)
Hispanic
2.7% (376)
Race Shepherdsville KY USA
White 90.5% 83.6% 59.4%
African American 2.1% 7.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.7% 3.9% 18.4%

Gender in Shepherdsville

Female
52.3% (7,274)
Male
47.7% (6,643)
Gender Shepherdsville KY USA
Female 52.3% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 47.7% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shepherdsville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (417)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (1,252)
High School / GED
39.0% (5,428)
Some College
24.0% (3,340)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,252)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (1,670)
Master's Degree
4.0% (556)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Shepherdsville KY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 39.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
7.7% (107,822)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (60,422)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (114,854)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (89,852)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (166,943)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.5% (299,507)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.7% (246,117)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (218,510)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.2% (58,599)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (29,169)
Income Shepherdsville KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 7.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 9.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.5% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.7% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 14.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 5.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 4.9% 9.5%

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