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Shively, KY

Founded 1938Jefferson CountyElev. 139 m
Population
15,556
Median home
$139,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Shively

Shively is a city in Kentucky with about 15,556 residents. Shively was founded in 1938 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 46.3 and the median household income is $46,522. Homes carry a median value of $139,200, and about 58% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (57.8%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,556
Median age
46.3
Median household income
$46,522
Per-capita income
$32,353
Poverty rate
17.6%
High-school grad or higher
87.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
22.3 min
Work from home
11.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black57.8%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving30.5%
Management, business, science & arts26.8%
Service20.1%
Sales & office16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$139,200
Median gross rent
$847/mo
Owner-occupied
58%
Median year built
1958
Households
7,035
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Shively.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Shively403
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% above national
Shively3,077
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Shively Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Shively.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Shively is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Shively was founded in 1938 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~139 m.

Population trend
16K15K15,55620002024
Map of Shively
Shively, KY
Where Shively is
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Nearby cities
Louisville/Jefferson County (9 mi)St. Matthews (10 mi)Jeffersontown (13 mi)Lyndon (13 mi)Shepherdsville (16 mi)Middletown (16 mi)

Common questions

Shively — frequently asked

What is the population of Shively, Kentucky?
Shively has a population of about 15,556, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Shively?
The median home value in Shively is $139,200, and the median gross rent is $847/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Shively safe? What is the crime rate?
Shively Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 403 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Shively face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Shively?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Shively. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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