Shively, KY Demographics

A map of Shively's Population by Race

Shively, Kentucky has an estimated population of 15,638, a less than 1% change from the 15,636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% Black, 34.6% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shively, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shively has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shively, that probability was 58.9% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shively is ranked the 30th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shively was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shively's White Population

5,404 residents of Shively, or 34.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shively is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Shively ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Shively's population has increased from 32.5% to 34.6%.

Shively is more White than neighboring Poplar Hills (3.8% White). Shively is less White than neighboring Parkway Village (74.7% White), Audubon Park (87.6% White), Lynnview (74.3% White), and New Albany (79.5% White).

Shively's Black Population

9,107 residents of Shively, or 58.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shively is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Shively ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Shively's population has increased from 54.6% to 58.2%.

Shively is more Black than neighboring Parkway Village (2.6% Black), Audubon Park (6.1% Black), Lynnview (4.4% Black), New Albany (7.7% Black), and Poplar Hills (28.6% Black).

Shively's Asian Population

10 residents of Shively, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shively is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Shively ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Asian residents' share of Shively's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Shively is more Asian than neighboring Lynnview (0% Asian). Shively is less Asian than neighboring Parkway Village (2.7% Asian), Audubon Park (0.4% Asian), New Albany (1.3% Asian), and Poplar Hills (3.5% Asian).

Shively's Hispanic Population

417 residents of Shively, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shively is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Shively ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Shively's population has decreased from 7.3% to 2.7%.

Shively is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkway Village (14.1% Hispanic), Audubon Park (2.9% Hispanic), Lynnview (16.1% Hispanic), New Albany (5.5% Hispanic), and Poplar Hills (62.5% Hispanic).

Shively's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Shively, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shively is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Shively ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shively's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Shively is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkway Village (0% Native American/Other), Audubon Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lynnview (0% Native American/Other). Shively is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Albany (0.5% Native American/Other), and Poplar Hills (1.7% Native American/Other).

Shively's Multiracial Population

646 residents of Shively, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shively is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Shively ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shively's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Shively's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Shively is more Multiracial than neighboring Audubon Park (2.9% Multiracial), and Poplar Hills (0% Multiracial). Shively is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkway Village (6% Multiracial), Lynnview (5.3% Multiracial), and New Albany (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.