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POPULATION

45,831

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$64,240

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

22,446

MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE

$187,200

POPULATION

45,831

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

22,446

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$64,240

MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE

$187,200

DID YOU KNOW?

Shelby County is the 2nd Fastest Growing County in Kentucky from 2010 – 2019 (16.8% Growth)

Shelby County’s Growth Rate is almost Six Times the state rate and Doubles the national rate

Shelby County is the 20th Largest County in Kentucky for Population

Simpsonville is the 4th Fastest Growing City in Kentucky from 2010 – 2019 (16.9% Growth)

Shelbyville is the 5th Fastest Growing City in Kentucky from 2010 – 2019 (16.2% Growth)

Established in 1957, the SCIDF persists in our efforts to recruit sound and environmentally friendly companies and to assist all existing companies in expanding and growing their businesses here. Our goal is to help provide jobs and careers for the residents of Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County, Kentucky. More About Us >

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12 Nov

360-Degree VR Videos to Engage Local Businesses, Workforce, and Students

Shelby County Industrial & Development Foundation Promotes Workforce Development with PlaceVR Technology…

14 Oct

Kentucky-Based KCC Manufacturing Breaks Ground on 700-Job Operation in Shelby County

HVAC engineering services provider creating high-wage opportunities for Kentucky residents FRANKFORT, Ky.…

06 Oct

Manufacturing Month Spotlights Rapidly Growing Sector

Since 2020, manufacturers announced $10 billion in new investment, 13,500-plus full-time jobs…

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Strategically located in the “Golden Triangle” between Louisville and Lexington. Shelby County offers the convenience of easy access to I-64, I-71, I-65 and I-75. Located within 600 miles (about a day’s drive) of two-thirds of the U.S. population. 30 minutes to the UPS Worldport the largest automated package handling facility in the world. Also 30 minutes to Louisville International Airport. RJ Corman and Norfolk Southern railroads both service areas of our community.

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