Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 51,138 with a growth rate of 1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the 20th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 42,222 and has seen a growth of 21.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 81.29% White, 4.75% Black or African American, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (81.29%)
Two or more races (9.43%)
Black or African American (4.75%)
Other race (3.21%)
Asian (1.12%)
Native American (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,507 | 81.29% |
| Two or more races | 4,584 | 9.43% |
| Black or African American | 2,308 | 4.75% |
| Other race | 1,559 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 542 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $47,020. Household income levels show a median of $82,671. The poverty rate stands at 8.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,038 | - |
| Families | $97,901 | $116,974 |
| Households | $82,671 | $102,077 |
| Non Families | $40,762 | $56,055 |
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