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Shelbyville, KY


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Shelbyville, Kentucky

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

The People and Families of Shelbyville

In Shelbyville, about 47% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Shelbyville, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 25% of Shelbyville is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelbyville had a median family income of $44,481.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Shelbyville gave more campaign money ($8,850) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Shelbyville Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Shelbyville. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Shelbyville is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Shelbyville, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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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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