Demographics in Shively, KY

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

Where is Shively?

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Population

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

Total Population

15,556

Male

7,637

49.1%

Female

7,919

50.9%

Median Age

46.3

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

35.8%

Black

58.6%

Hispanic

2.7%

Two or More

4.9%

Other

0.6%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

9.1%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

3.3%

Veterans

7.6%

Married

26.0%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

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

Shively, KY has a population of 15,556 with a median age of 46.3. The racial makeup is 35.8% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 58.6% Black. About 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.3%.