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Population Review

Shelby County, TN — Population & Demographics

Shelby County, TN has a population of 922,195. The median household income is $62,337 and the median age is 35.8.

922,195

Population

$62,337

Median Income

$229,700

Median Home Value

35.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White35.0%
Black or African American52.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$62,337

Median Household Income

$37,666

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$229,700

Median Home Value

$1,170

Median Rent

54.6%

Homeownership

Education

89.8%

High School+

34.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelby County, TN has a population of 922,195 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Shelby County, TN is $62,337.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.