Shelby County, Tennessee
Total Population: 922,195
County Seat: Memphis
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.