Shelby County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
48,599
Male
23,953
49.3%
Female
24,646
50.7%
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
6.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.6%
High School or Higher41.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.2%
Married
48.3%
Shelby County, KY has a population of 48,599 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.3% of the population. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.2% of residents are foreign-born.