Shelbyville is a city located in Bedford County Tennessee. Shelbyville has a 2024 population of 25,633. It is also the county seat of Bedford County. Shelbyville is currently growing at a rate of 1.99% annually and its population has increased by 8.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,627 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelbyville is $61,352 with a poverty rate of 18.1%. The median age in Shelbyville is 31.3 years: 29.9 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelbyville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,206 | 68.45% |
| Two or more races | 2,839 | 11.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,690 | 11.36% |
| Other race | 1,453 | 6.14% |
| Native American | 488 | 2.06% |
| 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 | 8,311 | 2.79 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 2,969 | 1.42 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 2,753 | 3.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 1,864 | 3.6 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 725 | 2.9 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,854 | 12.71% |
| Associates Degree | 727 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,297 | 8.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 592 | 4.06% |
| High School Graduate | 6,309 | 43.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 971 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 2,834 | 19.43% |
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 | 9,107 | 7,753 | 1,612 |
| Hispanic | 2,784 | 1,912 | 149 |
| Black | 2,119 | 1,574 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 1,406 | 1,059 | 27 |
| Other Race | 554 | 358 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,464 | $46,845 | $31,435 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,429 | $83,797 | $58,531 |
| High School Graduate | $30,636 | $30,915 | $29,225 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,924 | $36,528 | $23,298 |
| Overall | $32,794 | $33,682 | $30,789 |
| Some College | $40,399 | $39,125 | $40,585 |
$32,794
Average Earnings
$33,682
Average Male
$30,789
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.12% of Shelbyville residents speak only English, while 21.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,195 | 2,483 | 18.82% |
| Hispanic | 5,696 | 1,252 | 21.98% |
| Multiple | 2,721 | 366 | 13.45% |
| Other | 1,448 | 352 | 24.31% |
| Black | 2,583 | 273 | 10.57% |
| Native | 486 | 9 | 1.85% |
18.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
21.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville is Other, with 24.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelbyville is Native, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.87% |
| High School | 14.03% |
| Some College | 8.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.03% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,142 | $64,513 |
| Households | $50,694 | $61,352 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,396 | $49,965 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
973
Number of Veterans
912
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 278 |
| Vietnam | 253 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| World War II | 44 |
| Korea | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 240 |
| 75+ | 240 |
| 35 to 54 | 188 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 646 | 5.47% |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 11.47% |
| Black | 137 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
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
59.16%
Born in Shelbyville
88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
9.1%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
88.83% of Shelbyville residents were born in the United States, with 59.16% having been born in Tennessee. 9.1% 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 | 28,142 | 502 | 1.82% |
| 2028 | 27,640 | 502 | 1.85% |
| 2027 | 27,138 | 501 | 1.88% |
| 2026 | 26,637 | 502 | 1.92% |
| 2025 | 26,135 | 502 | 1.96% |
| 2024 | 25,633 | 501 | 1.99% |
| 2023 | 25,132 | 674 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 24,458 | 426 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 24,032 | 405 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 23,627 | 1,517 | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 22,110 | 190 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 21,920 | 325 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 21,595 | 298 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 21,297 | 197 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 21,100 | 335 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 20,765 | 275 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 20,490 | 91 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 20,399 | -46 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 20,445 | 93 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 20,352 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,105 | 2,056 | 14.63% |
| 1990 | 14,049 | 519 | 3.84% |
| 1980 | 13,530 | 1,268 | 10.34% |
| 1970 | 12,262 | 1,796 | 17.16% |
| 1960 | 10,466 | 1,010 | 10.68% |
| 1950 | 9,456 | 2,919 | 44.65% |
| 1940 | 6,537 | 1,527 | 30.48% |
| 1930 | 5,010 | 2,098 | 72.05% |
| 1920 | 2,912 | 43 | 1.5% |
| 1910 | 2,869 | 669 | 30.41% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | -25,942 | -92.18% |