7 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1 | 602,184 | 628,388 | -0.72% | 2,078 | 290 | City |
| Collierville | 2 | 52,260 | 51,332 | 0.3% | 1,424 | 37 | Town |
| Germantown | 3 | 39,560 | 41,263 | -0.71% | 1,979 | 20 | City |
| Arlington | 4 | 15,866 | 14,918 | 1.01% | 667 | 24 | Town |
| Lakeland | 5 | 14,610 | 14,027 | 0.67% | 621 | 24 | City |
| Millington | 6 | 11,938 | 10,581 | 1.93% | 533 | 22 | City |
| Gilt Edge | 7 | 473 | 475 | 0% | 175 | 3 | City |
Memphis is the largest city in Shelby County, with a population of 602,184.
Gilt Edge is the smallest city in Shelby County, with a population of 473.
There are 7 cities in Shelby County, Tennessee.