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Shelbyville, TN


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Shelbyville, Tennessee

Shelbyville, Tennessee, in Bedford county, is 24 miles S of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 49 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 16,105.

The People and Families of Shelbyville

In Shelbyville, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Shelbyville, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 23% 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 $36,465.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Shelbyville gave more campaign money ($10,400) 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 58% of the housing units in Shelbyville. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Shelbyville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyShelbyville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Shelbyville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Shelbyville, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men37
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime24

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