Poverty Rate in Shelby County, Kentucky
In Shelby County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,706 of 46,787 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky is 9.4%.
- How many people in Shelby County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Shelby County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,706 of 46,787 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky is 50.93% lower than the Kentucky average. In Shelby County, Kentucky, an estimated 7.9% of 46,787 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Shelby County, Kentucky is 36.8% lower than the US average. In Shelby County, Kentucky, an estimated 7.9% of 46,787 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Elk Creek, Kentucky 9.7% of 2,201 people.
- Eminence, Kentucky 20.3% of 2,672 people.
- Louisville 15.6% of 615,587 people.
- Pleasureville, Kentucky 16.1% of 1,206 people.
- Shelbyville, Kentucky 9.9% of 16,869 people.
Under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
10.9% of 10 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
8.2% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
11.8% of 8 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
9.7% of 10 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.3% of 29 thousand people
18 to 34 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.3% of 9 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.2% of 19 thousand people
60 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
6.8% of 11 thousand people
65 years and over
6.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
6.3% of 8 thousand people
White
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.9% of 39 thousand people
Black or African American
8.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
8.5% of 2 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
0% of 56 people
Asian
31.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
31.3% of 531 people
Some other race
6.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
6.9% of 1 thousand people
Two or more races
4.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
4.9% of 4 thousand people
Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.9% of 4 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.6% of 37 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Shelby County, Kentucky
2021
0% of 38 people
Population 25 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
6.8% of 32 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
22.1% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
9.3% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
4.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
4.5% of 9 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
1.1% of 10 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
3.6% of 25 thousand people
Employed
3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
3% of 24 thousand people
Male
2.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
2.1% of 13 thousand people
Female
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
3.8% of 12 thousand people
Unemployed
23.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
23.7% of 817 people
Male
24.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
24.4% of 455 people
Female
22.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
22.9% of 362 people
Population 16 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.2% of 38 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
1.4% of 17 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
6.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
6.8% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
16.7% of 11 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
21.7% of 7 thousand people
Male
17.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
17.5% of 3 thousand people
Female
25.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
25.8% of 4 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
28.4% of 675 people
25 to 34 years
9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
9% of 858 people
35 to 44 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
17.9% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
19.7% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
27.7% of 1 thousand people
65 to 74 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
11.7% of 978 people
75 years and over
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
25.4% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
3% of 3 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
20.6% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
43.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
43.3% of 3 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
7.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Kentucky
2022
7.3%
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