Shelby County's estimated 2026 population is 903,772 with a growth rate of -0.37% 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 -2.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelby County includes 52.82% Black or African American, 35% White, 4.06% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (52.82%)
White (35%)
Two or more races (4.77%)
Other race (4.06%)
Asian (2.86%)
Native American (0.39%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 487,064 | 52.82% |
| White | 322,797 | 35% |
| Two or more races | 43,984 | 4.77% |
| Other race | 37,399 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 26,373 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 3,604 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 974 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelby County's average per capita income is $45,451. Household income levels show a median of $62,337. The poverty rate stands at 17.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,330 | $151,996 |
| Families | $80,849 | $114,859 |
| Households | $62,337 | $93,795 |
| Non Families | $41,298 | $57,837 |
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