Economy & Jobs — Shelbyville, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,610 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,104 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,213 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 30 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Clothing Stores | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
