Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County is home to 919,173 people. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $63,767.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 919,173 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $63,767 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.8% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.6% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.0% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.3% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $249,100 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,232 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.2% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.9% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.9 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Crittenden County, Arkansas
- Mississippi County, Arkansas
- DeSoto County, Mississippi
- Marshall County, Mississippi
- Fayette County
- Tipton County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.