Shelby County's 2026 population is estimated at 903,772, reflecting a -0.37% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shelby County is the largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 928,475 and has grown -2.66% since 2010.
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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