2023 ACS Census Data · Population 48,599
Shelby County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 48,599. The median household income is $82,671, 27% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.6%, median home value is $277,500, and 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% above the national average.
Population
48,599
2023 estimate
Rank #1029 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$82,671
Household
Rank #432 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$277,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #602 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #652 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
48% above Kentucky avg·27% above national avg
Poverty Rate
55% above Kentucky avg·43% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above Kentucky avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,834
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
85% above Kentucky avg·33% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% above Kentucky avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Kentucky avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Kentucky avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
19,216
Households
17,850
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,617
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
67% above Kentucky avg·29% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Kentucky avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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