6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1 | 607,581 | 635,225 | -0.9% | 2,051 | 296.20 | City |
| Collierville | 2 | 51,306 | 51,333 | -0.01% | 1,398 | 36.70 | Town |
| Germantown | 3 | 39,599 | 41,269 | -0.84% | 1,981 | 19.99 | City |
| Arlington | 4 | 15,565 | 14,914 | 0.84% | 654 | 23.80 | Town |
| Millington | 5 | 12,058 | 10,580 | 2.52% | 538 | 22.41 | City |
| Gilt Edge | 6 | 474 | 474 | 0% | 175 | 2.71 | City |
Memphis is the largest city in Shelby County, with a population of 607,581.
Gilt Edge is the smallest city in Shelby County.
There are 6 cities in Shelby County, Tennessee.