Shelbyville, KY is a small town located in the central part of the state. It has a population of 16,932 and a population density of 1,981 people per square mile. This makes it much less densely populated than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town offers many different amenities for its residents, including numerous local businesses such as Shelbyville Grocery shop and Joe's Auto Repair. Year-round outdoor activities include golfing at Upland Country Club and hiking at John B. Castleman Park. There are also other organizations and events available in Shelbyville such as the Kentucky Horse Park, which hosts shows and events throughout the year; as well as annual sporting events like the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & Half Marathon that takes place in May each year.
The population in Shelbyville is 16,932. There are 1,998 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelbyville is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelbyville is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelbyville
- 53.3% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Shelbyville
- 71.7% are White
- 11.2% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 13.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander