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Shelbyville, KY

Shelbyville is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 17,282 at the 2020 census.

Shelbyville is located on U.S. 60 near the center of Shelby County and north of Interstate 64. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (20 km²), of which 7.6 square miles (20 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (0.92%) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shelbyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated Cfa on climate maps. On January 19, 1994, the temperature fell to −37 °F or −38.3 °C, which reading holds the record for Kentucky's lowest daily minimum.

The town of Shelbyville was established in October 1792 at the first meeting of the Shelby County Court after local landowner William Shannon agreed to surrender 50 acres (20 ha) of his property to the community and provide 1 free acre for public buildings. As a result of the grant, Shelbyville, rather than the nearby Squire Boone's Station, became the home of Shelby County. The agricultural town was situated on the western bank of Clear Creek at the confluence of Mulberry Creek and near a road between Louisville and Frankfort. The town required new residents to construct a 1½-story log cabin with a stone chimney; by 1795, there were 40 of these, and, by 1800, there were 262 residents residing in Shelbyville. New lots were platted in 1803, 1815, and 1816.

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,085 people, 3,822 households, and 2,549 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,333.5 inhabitants per square mile (514.9/km²). There were 4,117 housing units at an average density of 544.4 per square mile (210.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.97% White, 16.35% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 4.99% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.51% of the population.

Shelbyville gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness, and Bourbon Barrel CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Shelbyville, such as the Greenway Trail and Lake Shelby Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Shelbyville, KY are Red Orchard Park, Gallrein Farms, and Guist Creek Lake.

ZIP Code: 40065. Area: 7.6 square miles (20 km²). Population: 17,282 (2020). Area code(s): 502. Elevation: 771 ft.

FAQs

What is Shelbyville, KY known for?

The turn of the 19th century saw a building boom, with an architecturally beautiful downtown, a legacy of the era. Through it all, Shelbyville retained its small-town atmosphere- a friendly place to get away from it all and a place to get anywhere you need to go. Now known as the American Saddlebred Capital of the World, due to its 90+ Saddlebred farms, Shelbyville is home to eclectic shops, destination dining, and agritourism tours.

Is Shelbyville, KY a good place to live?

Living in Shelbyville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Shelbyville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Shelbyville are above average.

What are the demographics of Shelbyville, KY?

Shelbyville, KY is home to a population of 17.2k people, of which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.52% of Shelbyville, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.64k people). In 2022, there were 7.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in Shelbyville, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Shelbyville

Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness 

Bourbon Barrel CrossFit

Greenway Trail 

Lake Shelby Loop

Red Orchard Park

Gallrein Farms

Guist Creek Lake

Visit Shelby KY

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