Shelby County, KY

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Population

45,831

1.92% growth

Median Age

38.8


Median Household Income

$63,171

2.32% growth

Poverty Rate

12.4%


Number of Employees

22,446

2.32% growth

Median Property Value

$184,900

4.58% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Shelby County, KY had a population of 45.8k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $63,171. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Shelby County, KY grew from 44,967 to 45,831, a 1.92% increase and its median household income grew from $61,737 to $63,171, a 2.32% increase.

The population of Shelby County, KY is 80.4% White Alone, 9.11% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.77% Black or African American Alone. 9.16% of the people in Shelby County, KY speak a non-English language, and 94.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Shelby County, KY is $184,900, and the homeownership rate is 69.3%. Most people in Shelby County, KY commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Shelby County, KY is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Shelby County, KY employs 22.4k people. The largest industries in Shelby County, KY are Manufacturing (3,860 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,113 people), and Retail Trade (2,638 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,384), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,508), and Transportation & Warehousing ($49,913).

Median household income in Shelby County, KY is $63,171. Males in Shelby County, KY have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,451. The income inequality in Shelby County, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,171

2017 value

± $2,975

2.32%

1 Year Growth

± 6.02%

Households in Shelby County, KY have a median annual income of $63,171, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,737 in 2016, which represents a 2.32% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,557

Average Male Salary

± $1,518

$41,451

Average Female Salary

± $1,092

In 2017, full-time male employees in Shelby County, KY made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Shelby County, KY by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $55,164 ± $10,370

  2. White

    $43,856 ± $923

  3. American Indian

    $34,557 ± $13,648

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Shelby County, KY workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Shelby County, KY by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shelby County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.457

2017 Wage GINI

0.455

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.329% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 405.01

  2. Census Tract 405.02

  3. Census Tract 404.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shelby County, KY was Census Tract 405.01 with a value of $95,368, followed by Census Tract 405.02 and Census Tract 404.02, with respective values of $85,112 and $73,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Shelby County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shelby County, KY (5.53k out of 44.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,174 ± 489

  2. Hispanic

    1,557 ± 268

  3. Black

    775 ± 232

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shelby County, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

22.4k

2017 Value

± 1,020

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Shelby County, KY grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 21.9k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shelby County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,736 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,483 people), and Production Occupations (2,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shelby County, KY.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Shelby County, KY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,736 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,483 people), and Production Occupations (2,352 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Shelby County, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.21 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.81 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.4 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Shelby County, KY, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($95,313), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,000), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($60,793).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.4k

2017 Value

± 1,020

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Shelby County, KY grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 21.9k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shelby County, KY, are Manufacturing (3,860 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,113 people), and Retail Trade (2,638 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shelby County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Shelby County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Shelby County, KY, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,860 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,113 people), and Retail Trade (2,638 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Shelby County, KY has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.7 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.21 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Shelby County, KY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,384), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,508), and Transportation & Warehousing ($49,913).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $71.4B

  2. Base metals

    $17.1B

  3. Gasoline

    $17.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $71.4B, followed by Base metals with $17.1B and Gasoline and $17.1B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2015 Value

$398B

Projected 2045 Value

41.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Kentucky trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 41.4% to $398B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $22.9B

  2. Indiana

    $19.1B

  3. Tennessee

    $16.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $22.9B, followed by Indiana with $19.1B and Tennessee and $16.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90% of the population of Shelby County, KY has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Shelby County, KY was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Shelby County, KY see 2402 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year (2137 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2443 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 928 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18%). Additionally, Leslie County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2402 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Shelby County, KY see an average of 2402 patients per year. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year (2137 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Shelby County, KY in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shelby County, KY declined by 9.26% from 11% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shelby County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Harlan County

    18% prevalence

  2. Letcher County

    17.9% prevalence

  3. Lawrence County

    17.8% prevalence

Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky, at 18%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Shelby County, KY is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.56% of Shelby County, KY residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Shelby County, KY is composed of 36.8k White Alone residents (80.4%), 4.17k Hispanic or Latino residents (9.11%), 3.1k Black or African American Alone residents (6.77%), 1.17k Two or More Races residents (2.56%), 345 Asian Alone residents (0.753%), 162 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.353%), 18 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0393%), and 12 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0262%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Shelby County, KY are Spanish or Spanish Creole (3,019 speakers), Chinese (367 speakers), and French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (180 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

36

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Shelby County, KY was 38.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Shelby County, KY are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Shelby County, KY residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.56%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.61%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 6.56% of Shelby County, KY residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shelby County, KY was 6.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    32,622 ± 4,418 people

  2. India

    10,932 ± 2,564 people

  3. Cuba

    8,780 ± 2,298 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shelby County, KY was Mexico, the natal country of 32,622 Shelby County, KY residents, followed by India with 10,932 and Cuba with 8,780.

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Citizenship

94.8%

2017 Citizenship

94.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 94.8% of Shelby County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Shelby County, KY was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    36.8k ± 104

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    4.17k ± 536

  3. Black or African American Alone

    3.1k ± 219

In 2017, there were 8.83 times more White Alone residents (36.8k people) in Shelby County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.17k Hispanic or Latino and 3.1k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Shelby County, KY as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    3,019 speakers (7.31%)

  2. Chinese

    367 speakers (0.889%)

  3. French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)

    180 speakers (0.436%)

9.16% of Shelby County, KY citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Shelby County, KY was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 7.31% of the overall population of Shelby County, KY are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.889% speak Chinese and 0.436% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    962 ± 142

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    463 ± 145

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    298 ± 116

Shelby County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Shelby County, KY was $184,900 in 2017, which is 0.85 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $176,800 to $184,900, a 4.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Shelby County, KY is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Shelby County, KY have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Shelby County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$63,171

Median Household Income

± $2,975

16.4k

Number of Households

± 859

In 2017, the median household income of the 16.4k households in Shelby County, KY grew to $63,171 from the previous year's value of $61,737.

The following chart displays the households in Shelby County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$184,900

2017 Median

± $11,137

$176,800

2016 Median

± $7,347

In 2017, the median property value in Shelby County, KY grew to to $184,900 from the previous year's value of $176,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Shelby County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelby County, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Shelby County, KY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shelby County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.3%

2017 Homeownership

68.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 69.3% of the housing units in Shelby County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Shelby County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shelby County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shelby County, KY have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shelby County, KY have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Shelby County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.1%

  2. Carpooled

    9.48%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.44%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Shelby County, KY was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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