Demographics & People — Shelbyville, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,866 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 8,252 |
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| Family Households | 4,757 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2429 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,389 |
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| Black or African American | 512 |
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| Asian | 314 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,900 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 8,732 |
| Other groups | 3,421 |
| American | 2,621 |
| German | 2,360 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,724 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,449 |
| Irish | 1,446 |
| English | 1,264 |
| Subsaharan African | 280 |
| Italian | 272 |
Language
| English Only | 16,384 |
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| Spanish | 1,336 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,195 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,093 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,883 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelbyville, Indiana.
