Shelby County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 919,173 | — | #62 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,767 | -15.1% | #1,724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $249,100 | -11.6% | #896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,232 | +5.9% | #498 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.5% | #2,421 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shelby County has a population of 919,173, making it the #62 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Shelby County is $63,767, ranking #1,724 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Shelby County is $249,100 (-11.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,232/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.1%.
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88.0% of residents in Shelby County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County, Tennessee has a total population of 919,173, making it the 62nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shelby County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shelby County is $63,767, which ranks #1,724 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Shelby County is $249,100, 11.6% below the national median. Renters in Shelby County pay a median gross rent of $1,232 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shelby County, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Shelby County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 52.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%).
All data for Shelby County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.