Centrally located to five major cities, Shelbyville is an optimum location for a wide array of businesses and industries. The city provides easy access to the I-64 corridor with interchanges on both the east and west boundaries of the city.
Growth over the past decade has made Shelby County the 7th fastest growing county in Kentucky.
| Population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 33,337 in 2000 | 34.3% increase from 1990 |
| City of Shelbyville | 10,085 in 2000 | 6.17% increase from 1990 |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Family Income in 1999 | $52,764 |
| Per Capita Income in 1999 | $20,195 |
| 16.6% of the population earns | $35,000 to $49,999 |
| 24.3% of the population earns | $50,000 to $74,999 |
| 16.7% of the population earns | $75,000 to $99,999 |
| Educational Attainment | ||
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 7,627 | 34.5% |
| Some College | 4,474 | 20.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,476 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,649 | 7.5% |