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Shively, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 4 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is conveniently located inside the Louisville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,157 people in Shively.
In Shively, about 45% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Shively isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Shively has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Shively had a median family income of $38,652.
Approximately 66% of housing in Shively is owner-occupied.
In Shively, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shively to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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