Population 6,174 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shelbyville
Household size in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Shelbyville is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.25 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Shelbyville skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 47.5, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Shelbyville than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shelbyville
Renters in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Shelbyville is about as common as it is nationally: 35.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in Shelbyville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Shelbyville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $554 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $634 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $766 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$74 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shelbyville costs $766 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $74 a month since 2006–10, down 9%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shelbyville
Bachelor's degrees in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Shelbyville: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only 34 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Shelbyville: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shelbyville
| Period | Shelbyville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shelbyville runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shelbyville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville | 2.31 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 35.5% | 16.3% | 1955 | $766 | 16.6% | 94.3% | 3.5% |
| Middlesworth | 2.45 | 42.2 | 4.4% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 1971 | $789 | 21.1% | 97.2% | 3.0% |
| Duvall | 2.16 | 57.9 | 3.9% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 1977 | $693 | 27.1% | 96.5% | 8.0% |
| Westervelt | 2.41 | 51.6 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 9.1% | 1976 | $693 | 23.8% | 95.7% | 5.6% |
| Henton | 2.37 | 50.3 | 7.8% | 14.7% | 16.8% | 1975 | $693 | 22.7% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| Lakewood Township | 2.39 | 51.5 | 9.1% | 6.1% | 14.2% | 1982 | $855 | 15.3% | 95.3% | 0.5% |
| Findlay | 2.18 | 48.9 | 9.4% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 1963 | $868 | 14.2% | 95.1% | 2.0% |
| Tower Hill | 2.26 | 47.6 | 11.0% | 16.0% | 18.5% | 1976 | $718 | 12.9% | 90.2% | 4.8% |
| Yantisville | 2.33 | 53.6 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 7.0% | 1952 | $818 | 28.9% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
| Mode | 2.56 | 52.7 | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.5% | 1961 | $738 | 22.8% | 97.9% | 0.1% |
| Windsor Shelby County | 2.32 | 45.1 | 6.4% | 14.0% | 15.8% | 1967 | $667 | 19.8% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shelbyville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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