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Shelbyville, Kentucky

Introduction to Shelbyville, Kentucky

Shelbyville, Kentucky, in Shelby county, is 29 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 10,085.

Shelbyville History

Shelbyville was founded in the year 1792. The population gradually grew to more than 260 by 1800. The early economy of the city was largely depended upon agriculture. The courthouse was attacked on August 24, 1864 by the confederate soldiers, who were fought off by the residents. After the Civil War, agriculture became very profitable. In the late nineteenth century a public water system, electric facilities and several libraries were also set up. The first railroad arrived in the city in 1870.

Shelbyville and nearby Attractions

  • Old State Capitol
  • Governor's Mansion
  • Liberty Hall
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Louisville Zoo

Things To Do In Shelbyville

Tourists to Shelbyville can visit Yew Dell Gardens and Cathedral Gardens. If you are interested in wild life, you may plan a trip to the Louisville Zoo. One can also enjoy the facilities offered by the Falls of the Ohio State Park, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, and Taylorsville Lake State Park. One can also spend leisure at the Bluegrass Bowling Center.

Shelbyville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Louisville Internatiobnal Airport - Standiford Field.

Shelbyville Higher Education

University of Louisville, Sullivan University, and Bellarmine University offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

Shelbyville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyShelbyville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shelbyville, KY

Comparing Shelbyville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women47
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone53

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