Demographics in Shelby County
Metro Area
48,105
Population
1,364,742
Louisville Metro Area
127
Population Density
41
Median Age
39
Louisville Metro Area

Age Distribution

Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
37%
37%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
14%
12%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
25%
26%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
24%
24%

Gender

Male
49%
Female
51%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area
White
79%
72%
Asian
1%
2%
Black
5%
13%
Two or more races
4%
5%

Community

Metro Area
Married
60%
50%
Single
24%
32%
Divorced
11%
13%
Widowed
5%
6%

Language

English Only
90%
Spanish
8%
Indo-European
1%
Asian/Islander
1%
Other Languages
1%

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage
98%
Under 19 years
23%
19 to 60 years
59%
60 years and over
16%
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