Shelby County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shelby County, Kentucky
Shelby County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
49,096
Median Age
40.9
Male Median
39.9
Female Median
42.3
Shelby County, Kentucky Population Growth
Shelby County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +20.0%%.
+20.0%% Growth
Shelby County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shelby County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9 | 49,096 |
| 2023 | 40.9 | 48,599 |
| 2022 | 40.6 | 48,105 |
| 2021 | 39.9 | 47,523 |
| 2020 | 39.3 | 48,100 |
| 2019 | 39.4 | 47,325 |
| 2018 | 39.1 | 46,786 |
| 2017 | 38.8 | 45,831 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | 44,967 |
| 2015 | 38.7 | 44,290 |
| 2014 | 38.3 | 43,581 |
| 2013 | 38.3 | 42,911 |
| 2012 | 38.2 | 42,286 |
| 2011 | 38.0 | 41,671 |
| 2010 | 38.0 | 40,899 |
Shelby County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–54 | 26.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Shelby County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shelby County, Kentucky
The median age in Shelby County, Kentucky is 40.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shelby County, Kentucky is 49,096.
In Shelby County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shelby County, Kentucky is aging.