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Population Review

Shively city, KY — Population & Demographics

Shively city, KY has a population of 15,556. The median household income is $46,522 and the median age is 46.3.

15,556

Population

$46,522

Median Income

$139,200

Median Home Value

46.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White35.8%
Black or African American58.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$46,522

Median Household Income

$32,353

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$139,200

Median Home Value

$847

Median Rent

58.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.8%

High School+

12.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

74.9%

Public Transit

11.8%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.6%

Foreign Born

96.3%

Non-English at Home

9.5%

Veterans

24.6%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

88.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.2%
Manufacturing15.4%
Retail Trade10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.8%
Information6.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.8%
Construction4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Shively city, KY has a population of 15,556 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Shively city, KY is $46,522, with 13.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Shively city, KY is $139,200, with median rent at $847.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.