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Shelby County, Kentucky

Shelby County profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
GUS Population: 50,124 (2024)
ID: 165789
County Official County Government
Contact: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
419 WASHINGTON ST, SHELBYVILLE KY 40065-1182
GUS Population: 18,048 (2024)
ID: 185637
Municipal Municipal Government Within County
Contact: CITY CLERK TREASURER
PO BOX 1289, SHELBYVILLE KY 40066-1289
GUS Population: 3,119 (2024)
ID: 165975
Municipal Municipal Government Within County
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 378, SIMPSONVILLE KY 40067-0378