Shelbyville Population 2026

Shelbyville has a population of 21,317, making it the #2228 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Tennessee. It is about 413× 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)
21,317
Rank in United States
#2228
Coordinates
35.48°N, 86.46°W
~230 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
916 km
569 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tennessee

CityPopulationRank in United States
Nashville689,447#21
Memphis633,104#28
Knoxville190,740#134
Chattanooga181,099#144
Clarksville166,722#159
Murfreesboro165,430#161
East Chattanooga154,024#175
Franklin72,639#524

Cities near Shelbyville

FAQ

What is the population of Shelbyville?
Shelbyville has a population of 21,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2228 biggest city in United States.
What state is Shelbyville in?
Shelbyville is located in Tennessee, United States.
Is Shelbyville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 916 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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