Shelby County, KY Demographics
What is the population of Shelby County?
There are 92,971 residents in Shelby County, with a median age of 40.2. Of this, 49.5% are males and 50.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.77% of the resident pool in Shelby County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.1%. Additionally, 4.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 81,009 people in Shelby County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 92,971 | 2.1% |
| Male Population | 46,025 | 2.7% |
| Female Population | 46,946 | 1.5% |
Male Population 49.5%
Female Population 50.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.2 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 85,320 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,809 | 7.3% |
| Not Citizen | 3,842 | 0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.77%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.1%
Not Citizen 4.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 368 | -16.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,981 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,649 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,095 | 6.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 81,009 | 2.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.4%
Moved from Same County 6.49%
Moved from Same State 2.88%
Moved from Different State 2.27%
Same House as Last Year 87.96%
What are the employment statistics in Shelby County?
White-collar workers make up 76.37% of the working population in Shelby County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.63%. There are also 4,882 entrepreneurs in Shelby County (10.6% of the workforce); 32,543 workers employed in private companies (70.68%); and 5,228 people working in governmental institutions (11.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 35,162 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 10,878 | 2.7% |
White Collar 76.37%
Blue Collar 23.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,882 | 1.4% |
| Private Companies | 32,543 | 2.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,228 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,387 | -2.8% |
Self Employees 10.6%
Private Companies 70.68%
Governmental Workers 11.36%
Not for Profit Companies 7.36%
How many households are there in Shelby County?
There are a total of 34,593 households in Shelby County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.06% of these Shelby County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.94%. Additionally, 34.22% of households have children and 65.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 34,593 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 25,275 | 4.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,318 | 1.4% |
Family Households 73.06%
Non-Family Households 26.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,839 | 1.9% |
| Households without Children | 22,754 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 34.22%
Households without Children 65.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Shelby County?
The average annual household income in Shelby County is $104,182, while the median household income sits at $78,125 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,385, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,375. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,241 and $62,941, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $104,182 | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income | $78,125 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 83,422 | 3.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Shelby County?
There are 36,863 housing units in Shelby County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 34,593 occupied housing units in Shelby County, 74.55% are owner-occupied, while 25.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $281,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,190 per month in Shelby County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 36,863 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,590 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 722 | -18.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,218 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,881 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,876 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,413 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,164 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,659 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,061 | 14.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 279 | 493.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 34,593 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 25,789 | 4.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,804 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 74.55%
Renter Occupied 25.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,887 | 3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,902 | 6.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $281,900 | 29.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $209,000 | 8.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,190 | 21.8% |
With Mortgage 69.36%
Without Mortgage 30.64%
What is the level of education in Shelby County?
Approximately 30.25% of the population in Shelby County holds a high school degree (that's 22,511 residents), while 22.95% have attained a college certificate (17,082 locals) and 23.17% have a bachelor's degree (17,243 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,041 | -5.9% |
| Some High School | 22,511 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 17,082 | -0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 5,429 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,243 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,122 | 3.8% |
No High School 2.74%
Some High School 30.25%
Some College 22.95%
Associate Degree 7.29%
Bachelor's Degree 23.17%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
What is the marital status of Shelby County residents?
A total of 18,553 people in Shelby County have never been married (which represents 24.18% of the total population), while 45,304 of them are wedded (59.05%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,525 (1.99%) and 7,762 (10.12%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,553 | -0.2% |
| Married | 45,304 | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1,525 | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3,582 | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7,762 | 7,762.0% |
Never Married 24.18%
Married 59.05%
Separated 1.99%
Widowed 4.67%
Divorced 10.12%
What are the most common means of transportation in Shelby County?
The top three means of transportation people in Shelby County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 38,686 residents commute by car, 268 prefer going to work by walking and 152 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 38,686 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 152 | 12.6% |
| Bicycle | 21 | -4.5% |
| Motorcycle | 34 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 82 | 64.0% |
| Walk | 268 | -36.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Shelby County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40003 | 2,035 | 692 | $78,125.00 | $97,124.00 |
| 40019 | 3,962 | 1,481 | $57,050.00 | $90,371.00 |
| 40022 | 833 | 279 | $110,048.00 | $110,332.00 |
| 40057 | 3,940 | 1,515 | $61,502.00 | $72,648.00 |
| 40065 | 31,439 | 11,983 | $76,617.00 | $95,163.00 |
| 40067 | 6,391 | 2,315 | $92,670.00 | $116,788.00 |
| 40068 | 2,537 | 966 | $73,929.00 | $112,468.00 |
| 40076 | 2,973 | 1,058 | $78,571.00 | $85,440.00 |
| 40245 | 38,861 | 14,304 | $118,333.00 | $157,305.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.