Demographics in Shelbyville, KY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Shelbyville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,436

Male

8,483

48.7%

Female

8,953

51.3%

Median Age

36.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

70.4%

Black

8.7%

Hispanic

20.1%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

12.8%

Other

7.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.4%

High School or Higher

36.4%

Foreign Born

9.8%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

42.4%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Shelbyville, KY has a population of 17,436 with a median age of 36.8. The racial makeup is 70.4% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.8%.