Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 905,014 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County is the largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 928,475 and has seen a growth of -2.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 37.3 years
Male: 34.3 years
There are 685,371 adults, (136,050 of whom are seniors) in Shelby County.
Female: 482,685 (52.5%)
Male: 436,488 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 52.44% Black or African American, 34% White, 4.39% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 482,006 | 52.44% |
| White | 312,512 | 34% |
| Two or more races | 52,433 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 40,378 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 27,121 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 3,475 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,248 | 0.14% |
Shelby County's average per capita income is $46,857. Household income levels show a median of $63,767. The poverty rate stands at 17.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,321 | $157,879 |
| Families | $82,263 | $118,565 |
| Households | $63,767 | $96,640 |
| Non Families | $42,678 | $59,660 |
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