Shelbyville Population 2026

Shelbyville has a population of 19,133, making it the #2493 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Indiana. It is about 460× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonShelbyville
Location of Shelbyville (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,133
Rank in United States
#2493
Coordinates
39.52°N, 85.78°W
~233 m elevation · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Distance to capital (Washington)
756 km
469 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Indiana

CityPopulationRank in United States
Indianapolis887,642#16
Fort Wayne260,326#81
Evansville119,943#245
South Bend101,516#317
Carmel88,713#383
Bloomington84,067#427
Hammond77,614#474
Gary77,156#476

Cities near Shelbyville

FAQ

What is the population of Shelbyville?
Shelbyville has a population of 19,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2493 biggest city in United States.
What state is Shelbyville in?
Shelbyville is located in Indiana, United States.
Is Shelbyville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 756 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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