Market insights · Kentucky
Shelby County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Shelby County has 51,243 residents, up 6.2% since 2020 (+1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,419 households moved in and 1,289 moved out (+130 net), bringing in a net $32.9M of income. Median household income is $82,604, the median home $304,800 and median rent $1,033 a month.
In Kentucky: 10th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 35th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 6th of 120 counties for median household income · 3rd of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | 564 | $54.4M |
| Henry County, KY | 74 | $3.4M |
| Spencer County, KY | 73 | $4.6M |
| Franklin County, KY | 66 | $2.8M |
| Oldham County, KY | 63 | $6.2M |
| Fayette County, KY | 44 | $2.6M |
| Bullitt County, KY | 34 | $2.8M |
| Anderson County, KY | 27 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | 391 | $23.8M |
| Henry County, KY | 86 | $4.3M |
| Franklin County, KY | 85 | $3.6M |
| Spencer County, KY | 64 | $3.8M |
| Oldham County, KY | 45 | $3.4M |
| Bullitt County, KY | 42 | $2.5M |
| Anderson County, KY | 37 | $2.0M |
| Fayette County, KY | 32 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.