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{{short description|County in Kentucky, United States}}{{For other uses|Shelby County (disambiguation)}}

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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Shelby County
| county = Shelby County
| state = Kentucky
| state = Kentucky
| flag = Flag of Shelby County, Kentucky.png
| seal = Shelby_County_Kentucky_Seal.png
| seal = Shelby_County_Kentucky_Seal.png
| founded year = 1792
| founded date =
| founded year = 1792
| founded date =
| seat wl = Shelbyville
| largest city wl = Shelbyville
| seat wl = Shelbyville
| largest city wl = Shelbyville
| area_total_sq_mi = 386
| area_total_sq_mi = 386
| area_land_sq_mi = 380
| area_land_sq_mi = 380
| area_water_sq_mi = 6.0
| area_water_sq_mi = 6.0
| area percentage = 1.6
| area percentage = 1.6
| population_as_of = 2010
| census yr = 2020
| population_total = 42074
| pop = 48065
| pop_est_as_of = 2019
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
| population_est = 49024
| population_est = 49515 {{increase}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Eastern
| time zone = Eastern
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| web = www.shelbycountykentucky.com
| website = {{URL|https://shelbycounty.ky.gov/}}
| named for = [[Isaac Shelby]]
| named for = [[Isaac Shelby]]
| ex image= Shelby county kentucky courthouse.jpg
| ex image = Shelby county kentucky courthouse.jpg
| ex image cap = Former Shelby County courthouse in Shelbyville
| ex image cap = Former Shelby County courthouse in Shelbyville
| district = 4th
| district = 4th
}}
}}


'''Shelby County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kentucky]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 42,074.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/21/21211.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 6, 2014}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was founded in 1792<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kyenc.org/entry/s/SHELB04.html|title=The Kentucky Encyclopedia|first1=Kleber, John|last1=E.|first2=University Press of|last2=Kentucky|first3=Institute for Regional Analysis and Public|last3=Policy|first4=Camden-Carroll|last4=Library|first5=Morehead State|last5=University|date=7 April 2018|website=www.kyenc.org|access-date=7 April 2018}}</ref> and named for [[Isaac Shelby]], the first [[Governor of Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luoxAQAAMAAJ | title=The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1 | publisher=Kentucky State Historical Society | year=1903 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luoxAQAAMAAJ/page/n198 37]}}</ref>
'''Shelby County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kentucky]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 48,065.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/shelbycountykentucky/PST045221 |access-date=July 6, 2022 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412202326/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/shelbycountykentucky/PST045221 |url-status=live }}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]].<ref name="GR6">{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> The county was established in 1792<ref>{{cite book |last=Van Stockum |first=R.R. |author-link=Ronald R. Van Stockum |editor-first=John E. |editor-last=Kleber |year=2001 |title=The Encyclopedia of Louisville |chapter=Shelby County |page=807 |publisher=[[University Press of Kentucky]] |location=[[Lexington, Kentucky]] |isbn=0-8131-2100-0 |oclc=247857447 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pXbYITw4ZesC |access-date=May 17, 2024 |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313151808/https://books.google.com/books?id=pXbYITw4ZesC |url-status=live }}</ref> and named for [[Isaac Shelby]], the first [[Governor of Kentucky]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luoxAQAAMAAJ |title=The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1 |publisher=Kentucky State Historical Society |year=1903 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luoxAQAAMAAJ/page/n198 37]}}</ref>
Shelby County is part of the [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville/Jefferson County]], KY–[[Indiana|IN]] [[Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
Shelby County is part of the [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville/Jefferson County]], KY–[[Indiana|IN]] [[Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. Shelby County's motto is "Good Land, Good Living, Good People".

Shelby County's motto is "Good Land, Good Living, Good People". The [[County Judge/Executive]] is Dan Ison.


==History==
==History==
Shelby County was established in 1792 from land given by Jefferson County.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gZFQAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA26 | title=Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky: History of Kentucky, Volume 2 | publisher=Collins & Company | author=Collins, Lewis | year=1882 | pages=26}}</ref>
Shelby County was founded in 1792 from land given by Jefferson County.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Collins, Lewis |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gZFQAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA26 |title=Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky: History of Kentucky, Volume 2 |publisher=Collins & Company |year=1882 |pages=26 |access-date=November 1, 2016 |archive-date=July 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720045740/https://books.google.com/books?id=gZFQAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA26 |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Founding families===
===Founding families===
One of the earliest families to settle in Shelby County was that of Daniel Ketcham of [[Washington County, Maryland|Washington County]], [[Maryland]]. Ketcham, who arrived in 1784, had been a soldier in the [[American Revolution]]. He had 9 children. His oldest, [[John Ketcham (1782)|John Ketcham]], moved to [[Indiana]], become involved in politics, and laid the groundwork for the creation of [[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University]].
One of the earliest families to settle in Shelby County was that of Daniel Ketcham of [[Washington County, Maryland|Washington County]], [[Maryland]]. Ketcham, who arrived in 1784, had been a soldier in the [[American Revolution]]. He had 9 children. His oldest, [[John Ketcham (1782)|John Ketcham]], moved to [[Indiana]], become involved in politics, and laid the groundwork for the creation of [[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University]].


Another early settler was Thomas Mitchell, who also moved to Shelby County in 1784. Mitchell was born on December 16, 1777, in [[Augusta County, Virginia]]. He married Rebecca Ketcham, daughter of Daniel Ketcham, and settled near the headwaters of South Fork Clear Creek (or Mulberry Creek). Mitchell was commissioned an ensign in the 18th Regiment of Militia and on January 4, 1801, [[James Garrard|Governor James Garrard]] became a captain in the 18th Regiment. Mitchell was a minister of the Methodist Church and served in the [[War of 1812]].<ref>{{cite web|author=. |url=http://iamonia.tripod.com/famtree/taylor/mitchell.htm |title=MITCHELL FAMILY HISTORY in Virginia and Kentucky |publisher=Iamonia.tripod.com |date=1904-07-20 |access-date=2010-07-30}}</ref>
Another early settler was Thomas Mitchell, who also moved to Shelby County in 1784. Mitchell was born on December 16, 1777, in [[Augusta County, Virginia]]. He married Rebecca Ketcham, daughter of Daniel Ketcham, and settled near the headwaters of South Fork Clear Creek (or Mulberry Creek). Mitchell was commissioned an ensign in the 18th Regiment of Militia and on January 4, 1801, [[James Garrard|Governor James Garrard]] became a captain in the 18th Regiment. Mitchell was a minister of the Methodist Church and served in the [[War of 1812]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 20, 1904 |title=MITCHELL FAMILY HISTORY in Virginia and Kentucky |url=http://iamonia.tripod.com/famtree/taylor/mitchell.htm |access-date=July 30, 2010 |publisher=Iamonia.tripod.com |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717102756/http://iamonia.tripod.com/famtree/taylor/mitchell.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Sale of alcohol===
===Sale of alcohol===
Shelby County was historically a prohibition or completely [[dry county]], but the city of Shelbyville is now wet (i.e., allows retail alcohol sales), and the county has voted wet and now allows package sales (7 days a week) and restaurants outside Shelbyville to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink if they seat at least 100 patrons and derive at least 70% of their total sales from food. Today, Shelby County is officially classified by the Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control as a wet county.<ref name=KYABC>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CD61AB96-C190-431C-A681-B92BAC935D8B/0/Wetdrylist012009.pdf |title=Wet & Dry Counties in Kentucky |publisher=Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control |access-date=March 21, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408185647/http://abc.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CD61AB96-C190-431C-A681-B92BAC935D8B/0/Wetdrylist012009.pdf |archive-date=April 8, 2009 }}</ref>
Shelby County was historically a prohibition or completely [[dry county]], but the city of Shelbyville is now wet (i.e., allows retail alcohol sales), and the county has voted wet and now allows package sales (7 days a week) and restaurants outside Shelbyville to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink if they seat at least 100 patrons and derive at least 70% of their total sales from food. Today, Shelby County is officially classified by the Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control as a wet county.<ref name="KYABC">{{Cite web |title=Wet & Dry Counties in Kentucky |url=http://www.abc.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CD61AB96-C190-431C-A681-B92BAC935D8B/0/Wetdrylist012009.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408185647/http://abc.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CD61AB96-C190-431C-A681-B92BAC935D8B/0/Wetdrylist012009.pdf |archive-date=April 8, 2009 |access-date=March 21, 2007 |publisher=Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|386|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|380|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|6.0|sqmi}} (1.6%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_21.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 20, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812210847/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_21.txt|archive-date=August 12, 2014}}</ref> [[Jeptha Knob]] at {{convert|1188|ft|m}} is the highest point in the [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]] area. Guist Creek Lake and Marina offers 325 acres of fishing.<ref>[http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ Welcome to Shelby County Kentucky], Shelby County Kentucky Website</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|386|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|380|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|6.0|sqmi}} (1.6%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_21.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812210847/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_21.txt |archive-date=August 12, 2014 |access-date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> [[Jeptha Knob]] at {{convert|1188|ft|m}} is the highest point in the [[Louisville]] area. Guist Creek Lake and Marina offers 325 acres of fishing.<ref>[http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ Welcome to Shelby County Kentucky] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304080804/http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ |date=March 4, 2007 }}, Shelby County Kentucky Website</ref>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==

{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1800= 8191
| 1800 = 8191
|1810= 14877
| 1810 = 14877
|1820= 21047
| 1820 = 21047
|1830= 19030
| 1830 = 19030
|1840= 17768
| 1840 = 17768
|1850= 17095
| 1850 = 17095
|1860= 16433
| 1860 = 16433
|1870= 15733
| 1870 = 15733
|1880= 16813
| 1880 = 16813
|1890= 16521
| 1890 = 16521
|1900= 18340
| 1900 = 18340
|1910= 18041
| 1910 = 18041
|1920= 18532
| 1920 = 18532
|1930= 17679
| 1930 = 17679
|1940= 17759
| 1940 = 17759
|1950= 17912
| 1950 = 17912
|1960= 18493
| 1960 = 18493
|1970= 18999
| 1970 = 18999
|1980= 23328
| 1980 = 23328
|1990= 24824
| 1990 = 24824
|2000= 33337
| 2000 = 33337
|2010= 42074
| 2010 = 42074
| 2020 = 48065
|estyear=2018
| estyear = 2023
|estimate=48518
| estimate = 49515
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref>
| estref = <ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html#v2023 |access-date=March 14, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=March 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318232436/https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html#v2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|align-fn=center
| align-fn = center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ky190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717060613/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ |access-date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library |archive-date=August 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811110448/http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ky190090.txt |access-date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=October 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013035315/http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ky190090.txt |url-status=live }}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |access-date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=December 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218203824/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}
}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 33,337 people, 12,104 households, and 9,126 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|87|/sqmi|/km2}}. There were 12,857 housing units at an average density of {{convert|34|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the county was 86.61% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 8.83% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.34% from two or more races. 4.51% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov/ |access-date=January 31, 2008 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |archive-date=December 27, 1996 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961227012639/https://www.census.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> of 2000, there were 33,337 people, 12,104 households, and 9,126 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|87|/sqmi|/km2}}. There were 12,857 housing units at an average density of {{convert|34|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the county was 86.61% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 8.83% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.34% from two or more races. 4.51% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 12,104 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 20.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.
There were 12,104 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% were [[married couples]] living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 20.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.


The age distribution was 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 31.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.
The age distribution was 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 31.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $45,534, and the median income for a family was $52,764. Males had a median income of $35,484 versus $25,492 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $20,195. About 6.50% of families and 9.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,534, and the median income for a family was $52,764. Males had a median income of $35,484 versus $25,492 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $20,195. About 6.50% of families and 9.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
School districts in Shelby County include:<ref name="Censusmap">{{Cite web |title=2020 CENSUS – SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Shelby County, KY |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st21_ky/schooldistrict_maps/c21211_shelby/DC20SD_C21211.pdf |access-date=August 11, 2022 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]] |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812030101/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st21_ky/schooldistrict_maps/c21211_shelby/DC20SD_C21211.pdf |url-status=live }} – [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st21_ky/schooldistrict_maps/c21211_shelby/DC20SD_C21211_SD2MS.txt Text list] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812030056/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st21_ky/schooldistrict_maps/c21211_shelby/DC20SD_C21211_SD2MS.txt |date=August 12, 2022 }} – For more detailed boundaries of the independent school districts see: {{cite web |url=https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/lrc/publications/ResearchReports/RR415.pdf |title=Appendix B: Maps Of Independent School Districts In Operation In FY 2014-FY 2015 Using 2005 Tax District Boundaries – Eminence ISD |work=Research Report No. 415 – Kentucky's Independent School Districts: A Primer |publisher=Office of Education Accountability, Legislative Research Commission |location=Frankfort, KY |page=106 (PDF p. 120/174) |date=September 15, 2015 |access-date=August 12, 2022 |archive-date=December 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210175230/https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/lrc/publications/ResearchReports/RR415.pdf |url-status=live }} – The Census Bureau map only shows Shelby County Public Schools, but the State of Kentucky document shows Eminence ISD does extend into Shelby County.</ref>
* [[Shelby County Public Schools (Kentucky)|Shelby County Public Schools]]
* [[Eminence Independent School District]]


=== Shelby County Public Library ===
===Shelby County Public Schools===
Shelby County Public Schools has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Sally Sugg is the Superintendent of Schools.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Superintendent Home Page |url=https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/Domain/1038 |access-date=January 23, 2023 |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123062056/https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/Domain/1038 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The [[Shelby County Public Library]], built in 1903, is one of few [[Carnegie library|Carnegie libraries]] still functioning as a public library in Kentucky. Pamela W. Federspiel is the Executive Director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scplibrary.net/about-shelby-county-library/|title=Our Story|website=Shelby County Public Library}}</ref>

=== Shelby County Public Schools ===
Shelby County Public Schools has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. James Neihof is the Superintendent of Schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shelby.kyschools.us/images/PDF/Neihof_philosophy_2011.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-07-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203113033/http://www.shelby.kyschools.us/images/PDF/Neihof_philosophy_2011.pdf |archive-date=2015-02-03 }}</ref>


Schools located in Shelby County include:
Schools located in Shelby County include:
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* [[Martha Layne Collins High School]]
* [[Martha Layne Collins High School]]
* [[Shelby County High School (Kentucky)|Shelby County High School]]
* [[Shelby County High School (Kentucky)|Shelby County High School]]

===Shelby County Public Library===
The [[Shelby County Public Library]], built in 1903, is one of few [[Carnegie libraries]] still functioning as a public library in Kentucky. Pamela W. Federspiel is the executive director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Story |url=https://scplibrary.net/about-shelby-county-library/ |website=Shelby County Public Library |access-date=November 10, 2019 |archive-date=November 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110214717/https://scplibrary.net/about-shelby-county-library/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Communities==
==Communities==


=== Cities ===

* [[Pleasureville, Kentucky|Pleasureville]] (partly in [[Henry County, Kentucky|Henry County]])
* [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]] (county seat)
* [[Simpsonville, Kentucky|Simpsonville]]

=== Unincorporated communities ===
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* [[Bagdad, Kentucky|Bagdad]]
* [[Bagdad, Kentucky|Bagdad]]
* [[Chestnut Grove, Kentucky|Chestnut Grove]]
* [[Chestnut Grove, Kentucky|Chestnut Grove]]
* [[Christianburg, Kentucky|Christianburg]]
* [[Christianburg, Kentucky|Christianburg]]
* Clark
* Clark
* [[Clay Village, Kentucky|Clay Village]]
* [[Clay Village, Kentucky|Clay Village]]
* [[Cropper, Kentucky|Cropper]]
* [[Cropper, Kentucky|Cropper]]
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* [[Mt. Eden, Kentucky|Mt. Eden]]
* [[Mt. Eden, Kentucky|Mt. Eden]]
* [[Mulberry, Kentucky|Mulberry]]
* [[Mulberry, Kentucky|Mulberry]]
* [[Olive Branch, Kentucky|Olive Branch]]
* Olive Branch
* [[Peytona, Kentucky|Peytona]]
* [[Peytona, Kentucky|Peytona]]
* [[Pleasureville, Kentucky|Pleasureville]]
* [[Shelbyville, Kentucky|Shelbyville]] (county seat)
* [[Simpsonville, Kentucky|Simpsonville]]
* [[Southville, Kentucky|Southville]]
* [[Southville, Kentucky|Southville]]
* [[Todds Point, Kentucky|Todds Point]]
* [[Todds Point, Kentucky|Todds Point]]
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==Politics==
==Politics==
The county voted "No" on [[2022 Kentucky Amendment 2]], an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 52% to 48%, and backed [[Donald Trump]] with 64% of the vote to [[Joe Biden]]'s 34% in the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 presidential election]].<ref>{{cite web |title=November 8, 2022 - Official 2022 General Election Results |url=https://elect.ky.gov/results/2020-2029/Documents/2022%20General%20Election%20results.pdf |publisher=Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections |access-date=December 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224001202/https://elect.ky.gov/results/2020-2029/Documents/2022%20General%20Election%20results.pdf |archive-date=December 24, 2022}}</ref>
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| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
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| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''418''
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| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|3,893|2,074|98|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.1%''' ''13,196''
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| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.5% ''6,276''
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|1,384|4,933|16|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.4% ''1,108''
{{PresRow|1960|Democratic|2,934|3,822|0|Kentucky}}
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{{PresRow|1956|Democratic|2,768|4,017|14|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1952|Democratic|2,474|4,076|12|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.2%''' ''11,790''
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|1,626|3,840|312|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.6% ''6,634''
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|1,997|4,415|34|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''239''
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|1,861|4,823|18|Kentucky}}
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{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,898|4,384|35|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|2,108|5,180|37|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.8%''' ''11,451''
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|3,933|3,232|0|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.1% ''6,871''
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|2,966|4,092|72|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''218''
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|3,402|5,446|31|Kentucky}}
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{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|1,863|2,919|22|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|1,129|2,487|632|Kentucky}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''66.9%''' ''10,909''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.4% ''5,277''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''127''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.3%''' ''8,068''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.8% ''4,435''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''235''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''49.3%''' ''5,307''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.0% ''4,629''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.7% ''825''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''43.6%''' ''4,550''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|42.1% ''4,398''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|14.3% ''1,497''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.3%''' ''4,998''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.2% ''3,834''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''39''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.7%''' ''5,390''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.1% ''3,326''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''23''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.2% ''3,423''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.6%''' ''4,429''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.2% ''256''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.6% ''2,916''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.1%''' ''3,841''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''90''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1972 United States presidential election|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.2%''' ''3,893''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.2% ''2,074''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.6% ''98''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|37.8% ''2,287''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''42.6%''' ''2,579''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|19.6% ''1,188''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|21.9% ''1,384''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''77.9%''' ''4,933''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''16''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.4% ''2,934''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.6%''' ''3,822''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|40.7% ''2,768''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''59.1%''' ''4,017''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''14''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1952 United States presidential election|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|37.7% ''2,474''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''62.1%''' ''4,076''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''12''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1948 United States presidential election|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.1% ''1,626''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''66.5%''' ''3,840''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.4% ''312''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1944 United States presidential election|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|31.0% ''1,997''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.5%''' ''4,415''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''34''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1940 United States presidential election|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|27.8% ''1,861''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''72.0%''' ''4,823''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''18''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1936 United States presidential election|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.1% ''1,898''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''69.4%''' ''4,384''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.6% ''35''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1932 United States presidential election|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.8% ''2,108''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''70.7%''' ''5,180''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''37''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1928 United States presidential election|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.9%''' ''3,933''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.1% ''3,232''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1924 United States presidential election|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|41.6% ''2,966''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.4%''' ''4,092''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''72''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1920 United States presidential election|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.3% ''3,402''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''61.3%''' ''5,446''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''31''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1916 United States presidential election|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.8% ''1,863''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''60.8%''' ''2,919''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''22''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1912 United States presidential election|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.6% ''1,129''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.6%''' ''2,487''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|14.9% ''632''
|}
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|United States}}
* {{Portal-inline|Kentucky}}
* [[Wet county]]
* [[Wet county]]
* [[Louisville–Elizabethtown–Scottsburg, KY–IN Combined Statistical Area]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Shelby County, Kentucky]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Shelby County, Kentucky]]
* [[Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass]]
* [[Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass]]


==Resources==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* "Excerpts from the Executive Journal of Governor James Garrod," Kentucky Historical Society Register, vol. 32, p.&nbsp;133.
* Woodfill, Gabriel, "A Preacher of the Gospel," Marriage Bonds of Shelby County - 1792–1800, Kentucky Marriage Records: From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Baltimore 1983, p.&nbsp;693.
* "Excerpts from the Executive Journal of Governor James Garrad," Kentucky Historical Society Register, vol. 32, p.&nbsp;133.
* Woodfill, Gabriel, "A Preacher of the Gospel," Marriage Bonds of Shelby County – 1792–1800, Kentucky Marriage Records: From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Baltimore 1983, p.&nbsp;693.
* Willis, George L. Sr., History of Shelby County Kentucky, Shelbyville 1929, p.&nbsp;115.
* Willis, George L. Sr., History of Shelby County Kentucky, Shelbyville 1929, p.&nbsp;115.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.shelbyvilleky.com/ Visit Shelby County!]
* {{Official website|https://shelbycounty.ky.gov/}}
* [http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/ Shelby County government]
* [http://www.shelby.kyschools.us/ Shelby County public schools]
* [https://www.visitshelbyky.com/ ShelbyKY Tourism]
* [https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/ Shelby County Public Schools]
* [https://www.shelbycountykychamber.com/ Shelby County Chamber of Commerce]


{{Shelby County, Kentucky}}
{{Shelby County, Kentucky}}

Latest revision as of 23:16, 30 December 2024

For other uses, see Shelby County (disambiguation).

Shelby County
County
Former Shelby County courthouse in Shelbyville
Former Shelby County courthouse in Shelbyville
Flag of Shelby County
Flag
Official seal of Shelby County
Seal
Map of Kentucky highlighting Shelby County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°13′N 85°11′W / 38.22°N 85.19°W / 38.22; -85.19
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1792
Named forIsaac Shelby
SeatShelbyville
Largest cityShelbyville
Area
 • Total
386 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Land380 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Water6.0 sq mi (16 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
48,065
 • Estimate 
(2023)
49,515 Increase
 • Density120/sq mi (48/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websiteshelbycounty.ky.gov

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 48,065.[1] Its county seat is Shelbyville.[2] The county was established in 1792[3] and named for Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky.[4] Shelby County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Shelby County's motto is "Good Land, Good Living, Good People".

History

[edit]

Shelby County was founded in 1792 from land given by Jefferson County.[5]

Founding families

[edit]

One of the earliest families to settle in Shelby County was that of Daniel Ketcham of Washington County, Maryland. Ketcham, who arrived in 1784, had been a soldier in the American Revolution. He had 9 children. His oldest, John Ketcham, moved to Indiana, become involved in politics, and laid the groundwork for the creation of Indiana University.

Another early settler was Thomas Mitchell, who also moved to Shelby County in 1784. Mitchell was born on December 16, 1777, in Augusta County, Virginia. He married Rebecca Ketcham, daughter of Daniel Ketcham, and settled near the headwaters of South Fork Clear Creek (or Mulberry Creek). Mitchell was commissioned an ensign in the 18th Regiment of Militia and on January 4, 1801, Governor James Garrard became a captain in the 18th Regiment. Mitchell was a minister of the Methodist Church and served in the War of 1812.[6]

Sale of alcohol

[edit]

Shelby County was historically a prohibition or completely dry county, but the city of Shelbyville is now wet (i.e., allows retail alcohol sales), and the county has voted wet and now allows package sales (7 days a week) and restaurants outside Shelbyville to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink if they seat at least 100 patrons and derive at least 70% of their total sales from food. Today, Shelby County is officially classified by the Kentucky Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control as a wet county.[7]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 386 square miles (1,000 km2), of which 380 square miles (980 km2) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km2) (1.6%) is water.[8] Jeptha Knob at 1,188 feet (362 m) is the highest point in the Louisville area. Guist Creek Lake and Marina offers 325 acres of fishing.[9]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

[edit]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18008,191—
181014,87781.6%
182021,04741.5%
183019,030−9.6%
184017,768−6.6%
185017,095−3.8%
186016,433−3.9%
187015,733−4.3%
188016,8136.9%
189016,521−1.7%
190018,34011.0%
191018,041−1.6%
192018,5322.7%
193017,679−4.6%
194017,7590.5%
195017,9120.9%
196018,4933.2%
197018,9992.7%
198023,32822.8%
199024,8246.4%
200033,33734.3%
201042,07426.2%
202048,06514.2%
2023 (est.)49,515[10]3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
1790–1960[12] 1900–1990[13]
1990–2000[14] 2010–2020[1]

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 33,337 people, 12,104 households, and 9,126 families residing in the county. The population density was 87 per square mile (34/km2). There were 12,857 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile (13/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 86.61% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.39% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 4.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,104 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 20.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 31.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,534, and the median income for a family was $52,764. Males had a median income of $35,484 versus $25,492 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,195. About 6.50% of families and 9.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.

Education

[edit]

School districts in Shelby County include:[16]

Shelby County Public Schools

[edit]

Shelby County Public Schools has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Sally Sugg is the Superintendent of Schools.[17]

Schools located in Shelby County include:

Elementary Schools

  • Clear Creek Elementary School
  • Heritage Elementary School
  • Marnel C. Moorman School
  • Painted Stone Elementary School
  • Simpsonville Elementary School
  • Southside Elementary School
  • Wright Elementary School

Middle Schools

  • Marnel C. Moorman School
  • Shelby County East Middle School
  • Shelby County West Middle School

High Schools:

Shelby County Public Library

[edit]

The Shelby County Public Library, built in 1903, is one of few Carnegie libraries still functioning as a public library in Kentucky. Pamela W. Federspiel is the executive director.[18]

Communities

[edit]

Cities

[edit]

Unincorporated communities

[edit]

Politics

[edit]

The county voted "No" on 2022 Kentucky Amendment 2, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 52% to 48%, and backed Donald Trump with 64% of the vote to Joe Biden's 34% in the 2020 presidential election.[19]

The County Judge/Executive is Dan Ison.

United States presidential election results for Shelby County, Kentucky[20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 16,356 66.43% 7,822 31.77% 442 1.80%
2020 15,055 63.93% 8,077 34.30% 418 1.77%
2016 13,196 64.12% 6,276 30.50% 1,108 5.38%
2012 11,790 63.17% 6,634 35.55% 239 1.28%
2008 11,451 61.76% 6,871 37.06% 218 1.18%
2004 10,909 66.87% 5,277 32.35% 127 0.78%
2000 8,068 63.34% 4,435 34.82% 235 1.84%
1996 5,307 49.32% 4,629 43.02% 825 7.67%
1992 4,550 43.56% 4,398 42.11% 1,497 14.33%
1988 4,998 56.34% 3,834 43.22% 39 0.44%
1984 5,390 61.68% 3,326 38.06% 23 0.26%
1980 3,423 42.22% 4,429 54.63% 256 3.16%
1976 2,916 42.59% 3,841 56.10% 90 1.31%
1972 3,893 64.19% 2,074 34.20% 98 1.62%
1968 2,287 37.78% 2,579 42.60% 1,188 19.62%
1964 1,384 21.85% 4,933 77.89% 16 0.25%
1960 2,934 43.43% 3,822 56.57% 0 0.00%
1956 2,768 40.71% 4,017 59.08% 14 0.21%
1952 2,474 37.70% 4,076 62.12% 12 0.18%
1948 1,626 28.14% 3,840 66.46% 312 5.40%
1944 1,997 30.98% 4,415 68.49% 34 0.53%
1940 1,861 27.77% 4,823 71.96% 18 0.27%
1936 1,898 30.05% 4,384 69.40% 35 0.55%
1932 2,108 28.78% 5,180 70.72% 37 0.51%
1928 3,933 54.89% 3,232 45.11% 0 0.00%
1924 2,966 41.60% 4,092 57.39% 72 1.01%
1920 3,402 38.32% 5,446 61.34% 31 0.35%
1916 1,863 38.78% 2,919 60.76% 22 0.46%
1912 1,129 26.58% 2,487 58.55% 632 14.88%

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References

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