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Population Review

Shelby County, KY — Population & Demographics

Shelby County, KY has a population of 48,599. The median household income is $82,671 and the median age is 40.9.

48,599

Population

$82,671

Median Income

$277,500

Median Home Value

40.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White81.3%
Black or African American4.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$82,671

Median Household Income

$38,834

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$277,500

Median Home Value

$998

Median Rent

74.1%

Homeownership

Education

88.2%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelby County, KY has a population of 48,599 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Shelby County, KY is $82,671.

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