Shively is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 15723 residents.. The poverty rate of Shively is 19.1%, which is 36% higher than national average. The typical household in Shively earns $41455 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 59.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Shively, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Shively remained 7.3%, which is 55% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Shively, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Shively is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Shively is $109300 , which is 52% lower than national average. While median income in Shively remained $41455, which is 39% lower than national average.