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 $75,049 with a poverty rate of 24.37%. The median age in Shepherdsville is 35.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shepherdsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,186 | 93.28% |
| Two or more races | 487 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 209 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 5,128 | 2.71 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 2,528 | 3.11 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 1,450 | 1.3 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Female | 783 | 3.6 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Male | 367 | 3.7 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 814 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 768 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,003 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 405 | 4.49% |
| High School Graduate | 4,018 | 44.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 293 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 1,726 | 19.12% |
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 | 8,430 | 7,421 | 1,339 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 254 | 3 |
| Black | 193 | 117 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 24 |
| Other Race | 61 | 61 | 24 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,146 | $55,878 | $46,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,078 | $83,200 | $50,402 |
| High School Graduate | $38,630 | $51,138 | $25,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,410 | $80,658 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $43,677 | $55,776 | $35,247 |
| Some College | $46,557 | $72,700 | $35,183 |
$43,677
Average Earnings
$55,776
Average Male
$35,247
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Shepherdsville residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,769 | 2,960 | 23.18% |
| Multiple | 487 | 289 | 59.34% |
| Black | 229 | 81 | 35.37% |
| Other | 209 | 43 | 20.57% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 43 | 11.32% |
24.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.55%
Male Poverty Rate
32.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shepherdsville is Multiple, with 59.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shepherdsville is Hispanic, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.97% |
| High School | 18.12% |
| Some College | 17.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.24% |
| Female Employed | 13.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,926 | $83,112 |
| Households | $71,875 | $75,049 |
| Married Families | $97,228 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,083 | $45,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
700
Number of Veterans
624
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 55 to 64 | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 639 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 28.91% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 18.73% |
| Asian | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
81.91%
Born in Shepherdsville
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
98.6% of Shepherdsville residents were born in the United States, with 81.91% 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% |