Shelby County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21211 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,096 | — | #1,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,604 | +9.9% | #492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $304,800 | +8.1% | #605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | -11.2% | #893 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.1% | #721 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 49,096, making it the #1,024 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $82,604, ranking #492 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $304,800 (+8.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,033/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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94.5% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Shelby County, Kentucky
Shelby County, Kentucky has a total population of 49,096, making it the 1,024th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $82,604, which ranks #492 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $304,800, 8.1% above the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $1,033 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Shelby County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.