Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 52,004 with a growth rate of 1.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 20th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 42,222 and has seen a growth of 23.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 38,206 adults, (8,184 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 24,919 (50.8%)
Male: 24,177 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 80.41% White, 3.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,480 | 80.41% |
| Two or more races | 5,732 | 11.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,919 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 1,279 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 477 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 209 | 0.43% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $49,630. Household income levels show a median of $82,604. The poverty rate stands at 9.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,083 | - |
| Families | $99,431 | $122,360 |
| Households | $82,604 | $104,252 |
| Non Families | $42,576 | $52,936 |
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