Demographics & People — Shelbyville, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,436 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,200 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 6,341 |
| Family Households | 4,435 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4539 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,274 |
| Black or African American | 1,514 |
| Asian | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,507 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,530 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,684 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,074 |
| English | 2,345 |
| Irish | 2,103 |
| German | 1,974 |
| American | 1,782 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,755 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 725 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 725 |
Language
| English Only | 13,143 |
| Spanish | 2,660 |
| Population 5+ | 16,162 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,115 |
| Population 18+ | 12,994 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelbyville, Kentucky.