Shelbyville is a city located in Shelby County Illinois. Shelbyville has a 2024 population of 4,529. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Shelbyville is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,653 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelbyville is $64,500 with a poverty rate of 14.22%. The median age in Shelbyville is 45 years: 42.7 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelbyville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,159 | 97.9% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,094 | 1.95 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 1,119 | 1.09 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 668 | 2.89 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 295 | 3.07 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 12 | 2.67 | 0 | 100 |
2.92
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 2.86% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 14.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 11.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,229 | 39.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 680 | 21.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,075 | 2,880 | 542 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 41 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 28 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,145 | $48,162 | $58,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,238 | $0 | $49,573 |
| High School Graduate | $30,893 | $47,381 | $26,567 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,339 | $43,472 | $36,179 |
| Some College | $33,398 | $0 | $32,895 |
$37,339
Average Earnings
$43,472
Average Male
$36,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Shelbyville residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,064 | 585 | 14.39% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
14.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.82%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville is White, with 14.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.64% |
| Some College | 17.33% |
| High School | 14.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Male Employed | 17.23% |
| Female Employed | 10.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,115 | $84,088 |
| Households | $54,400 | $64,500 |
| Married Families | $91,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,276 | $46,799 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
358
Number of Veterans
330
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| World War II | 56 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 9.76% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 65.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.32%
Born in Shelbyville
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.2% of Shelbyville residents were born in the United States, with 88.32% having been born in Illinois. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,374 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 4,405 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 4,436 | -31 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 4,467 | -31 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 4,498 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 4,529 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 4,560 | -40 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 4,600 | -42 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4,642 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 4,653 | 164 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 4,489 | -27 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 4,516 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 4,546 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 4,549 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 4,580 | -70 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 4,650 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 4,668 | -28 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 4,696 | -27 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,723 | 33 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 4,690 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,971 | 28 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 4,943 | -316 | -6.01% |
| 1980 | 5,259 | 662 | 14.4% |
| 1970 | 4,597 | -224 | -4.65% |
| 1960 | 4,821 | 359 | 8.05% |
| 1950 | 4,462 | 370 | 9.04% |
| 1940 | 4,092 | 601 | 17.22% |
| 1930 | 3,491 | -77 | -2.16% |
| 1920 | 3,568 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 1910 | 3,590 | 44 | 1.24% |
| 1900 | 3,546 | 384 | 12.14% |
| 1890 | 3,162 | 223 | 7.59% |
| 1880 | 2,939 | -1,435 | -32.81% |