This was 6.6 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 478.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shelbyville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population | 
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28 | 7.6 | 
| Regular high school diploma | 130 | 35.2 | 
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | 0.8 | 
| Some college, less than 1 year | 41 | 11.1 | 
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 51 | 13.8 | 
| Associate's degree | 18 | 4.9 | 
| Bachelor's degree | 67 | 18.2 | 
| Master's degree | 23 | 6.2 | 
| Professional school degree | 8 | 2.2 | 
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 | 

 
               
                 
                 
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