Shelbyville township is located in Shelby County Illinois. Shelbyville township has a 2024 population of 4,359. Shelbyville township is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelbyville township is $71,831 with a poverty rate of 10.36%. The median age in Shelbyville township is 43.4 years: 42.2 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelbyville township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,389 | 98.06% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,126 | 2.06 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 1,043 | 1.1 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 809 | 2.95 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 274 | 3.11 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 2.24% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 14.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 362 | 11.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 262 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,158 | 35.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 818 | 25.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,186 | 3,019 | 596 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 41 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 28 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,824 | $0 | $58,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,672 | $0 | $67,586 |
| High School Graduate | $48,011 | $47,955 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,979 | $43,333 | $45,509 |
| Some College | $36,063 | $44,722 | $35,161 |
$44,979
Average Earnings
$43,333
Average Male
$45,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of Shelbyville township residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,328 | 455 | 10.51% |
10.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.12%
Male Poverty Rate
6.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville township is White, with 10.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville township is White, with 10.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.14% |
| High School | 7.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.42% |
| Male Employed | 15.42% |
| Female Employed | 9.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,984 | $95,154 |
| Households | $54,545 | $71,831 |
| Married Families | $98,264 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,641 | $47,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
314
Number of Veterans
286
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 8.29% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 65.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.86%
Born in Shelbyville township
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.24% of Shelbyville township residents were born in the United States, with 86.86% having been born in Illinois. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,174 | -37 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 4,211 | -37 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 4,248 | -37 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 4,285 | -37 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 4,322 | -37 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 4,359 | -37 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 4,396 | -37 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 4,433 | -41 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 4,474 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,484 | -62 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 4,546 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 4,570 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,598 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,599 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 4,627 | -69 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 4,696 | -16 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 4,712 | -26 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,738 | -26 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 4,764 | 25 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 4,739 | 0 | 0% |