Shepherdsville is a city located in Bullitt County Kentucky. Shepherdsville has a 2024 population of 14,839. It is also the county seat of Bullitt County. Shepherdsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Shepherdsville is $78,156 with a poverty rate of 20.61%. The median age in Shepherdsville is 35.2 years: 34.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shepherdsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,367 | 93.14% |
| Two or more races | 477 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 342 | 2.38% |
| Other race | 165 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,476 | 2.59 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 2,556 | 3.05 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 1,669 | 1.19 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 801 | 3.41 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 450 | 3.69 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 836 | 8.98% |
| Associates Degree | 786 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,217 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,094 | 43.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 1,715 | 18.42% |
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 | 8,643 | 7,656 | 1,486 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 235 | 2 |
| Black | 260 | 175 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 167 | 38 |
| Other Race | 82 | 72 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 94.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,272 | $58,019 | $53,427 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,442 | $86,635 | $57,731 |
| High School Graduate | $37,607 | $55,262 | $24,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,310 | $0 | $30,020 |
| Overall | $46,321 | $58,408 | $37,646 |
| Some College | $49,760 | $74,130 | $38,531 |
$46,321
Average Earnings
$58,408
Average Male
$37,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.09% of Shepherdsville residents speak only English, while 0.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,006 | 2,483 | 19.09% |
| Multiple | 477 | 277 | 58.07% |
| Black | 327 | 92 | 28.13% |
| Other | 165 | 55 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 388 | 55 | 14.18% |
20.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
28.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shepherdsville is Multiple, with 58.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shepherdsville is Hispanic, with 14.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.28% |
| High School | 15.13% |
| Some College | 10.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.46% |
| Female Employed | 11.77% |
| Male Employed | 4.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,084 | $88,042 |
| Households | $71,250 | $78,156 |
| Married Families | $103,118 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,031 | $45,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
608
Number of Veterans
531
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 23.63% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 18.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4%
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
82.1%
Born in Shepherdsville
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
98.67% of Shepherdsville residents were born in the United States, with 82.1% having been born in Kentucky. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,582 | 148 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 15,434 | 149 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 15,285 | 149 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 15,136 | 148 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 14,988 | 149 | 1% |
| 2024 | 14,839 | 148 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 14,691 | 195 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 14,496 | 126 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 14,370 | 125 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 14,245 | 2,002 | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 12,243 | 111 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 12,132 | 106 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 12,026 | 153 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 11,873 | 83 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 11,790 | 97 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 11,693 | 168 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 11,525 | 145 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 11,380 | 104 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 11,276 | 104 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 11,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,334 | 3,529 | 73.44% |
| 1990 | 4,805 | 351 | 7.88% |
| 1980 | 4,454 | 1,685 | 60.85% |
| 1970 | 2,769 | -12,813 | -82.23% |