Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,096 (100%) |
| Population Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $82,604 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,890 |
| Median Home Value | $304,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,531 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,651 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,833 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 (5.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,484 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 13,281 (71.9%) |
The table below compares Shelby County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 82nd |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 92nd |
| Diversity Index | # 7 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
