Shelby County, Tennessee

Total Population: 922,195

County Seat: Memphis

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Median Home Value

$229,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,337

Across all households

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)52.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Two or More Races2.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.5%

65 Years and Over

14.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,337

Mean Household Income

$93,795

Per Capita Income

$37,666

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$229,700

Median Rent

$1,170/mo

Total Housing Units

403,144

Owner-Occupied

54.6%

Renter-Occupied

45.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Married Couple Households

35.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.1%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

87.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47157.