Shelby County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21211
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 211
Geography
- Land Area
- 379.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 385.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.239011
- Longitude
- -85.228247
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,794
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,105
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,076 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,717 | 7.9% |
| White | 38,738 | 82.8% |
| Black | 1,460 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 298 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 125 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,166 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,939 | 5.4% |
| White | 31,069 | 86.1% |
| Black | 1,508 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 310 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,343 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 49,096
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $86,750
- Poverty Rate
- 9.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,623
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,480 | 80.4% |
| Black | 1,919 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 477 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,086
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,218 | 40.0% |
| Republican | 16,691 | 50.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,517 | 4.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,654 | 47.3% |
| Female | 17,431 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,252 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,183 | 3.6% |
| Black | 910 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,848
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,769 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 25.4% |
| Black | 354 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 95 | 47.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,344 | 53.3% |
| Female | 9,504 | 54.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,481 (24.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,244 (32.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,531
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $321,028
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,033
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 12.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.