Shelby County, Tennessee Population 2022
Shelby County, Tennessee's estimated population is 939,569 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shelby County, Tennessee is the 2nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 928,447 and has seen a growth of 1.20% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 939,569 | 801 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 938,768 | 801 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 937,967 | 801 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 937,166 | 801 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 936,365 | 1,114 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 935,251 | -770 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 936,021 | -1,046 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 937,067 | -433 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 937,500 | -863 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 938,363 | -805 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 939,168 | 5,982 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 933,186 | 4,739 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 928,447 | 102,117 | 12.36% |
| 1990 | 826,330 | 49,217 | 6.33% |
| 1980 | 777,113 | 55,099 | 7.63% |
| 1970 | 722,014 | 94,995 | 15.15% |
| 1960 | 627,019 | 144,626 | 29.98% |
| 1950 | 482,393 | 124,143 | 34.65% |
| 1940 | 358,250 | 51,768 | 16.89% |
| 1930 | 306,482 | 83,266 | 37.30% |
| 1920 | 223,216 | 31,777 | 16.60% |
| 1910 | 191,439 | 37,882 | 24.67% |
| 1900 | 153,557 | 40,817 | 36.20% |
| 1890 | 112,740 | 34,310 | 43.75% |
| 1880 | 78,430 | 2,052 | 2.69% |
| 1870 | 76,378 | 28,286 | 58.82% |
| 1860 | 48,092 | 16,935 | 54.35% |
| 1850 | 31,157 | 16,436 | 111.65% |
| 1840 | 14,721 | 9,073 | 160.64% |
| 1830 | 5,648 | 5,284 | 1451.65% |
| 1820 | 364 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 502,669 | 53.68% |
| White | 366,180 | 39.11% |
| Some Other Race | 25,456 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 24,626 | 2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 15,617 | 1.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,562 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 264 | 0.03% |
Shelby County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 351,194 | 2.62 | 55.1 |
| Married | 132,783 | 3.3 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 132,674 | 1.22 | 42.3 |
| Female | 68,633 | 3.77 | 38.1 |
| Male | 17,104 | 3.54 | 45.4 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24,214 | 3.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46,778 | 7.64% |
| High School Graduate | 168,598 | 27.52% |
| Some College | 140,341 | 22.91% |
| Associates Degree | 39,019 | 6.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115,885 | 18.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 77,766 | 12.69% |
Shelby County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 313,217 | 268,345 | 61,480 |
| White | 247,660 | 236,371 | 114,378 |
| Hispanic | 28,111 | 15,472 | 4,010 |
| Asian | 16,962 | 14,982 | 10,581 |
| Other Race | 11,573 | 5,310 | 1,284 |
| 2+ Races | 6,493 | 5,906 | 2,535 |
| Native American | 1,075 | 791 | 249 |
| Islander | 193 | 186 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.38%.
$36,699
Average Earnings
$41,946
Average Male
$32,057
Average Female
Shelby County, Tennessee Language by Age
Shelby County, Tennessee Language
90.42% of Shelby County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 9.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.50% of the population.
Shelby County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 491,773 | 130,392 | 26.51% |
| White | 328,973 | 26,285 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 58,537 | 16,651 | 28.45% |
| Other | 7,970 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 15,449 | 2,918 | 18.89% |
| Asian | 24,394 | 1,855 | 7.60% |
| Native | 1,477 | 196 | 13.27% |
| Islander | 249 | 7 | 2.81% |
19.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.09%
Male Poverty Rate
20.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shelby County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 28.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.24%.
Shelby County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Shelby County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Shelby County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Shelby County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,610 | 6.73% |
| White | 24,541 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 654 | 1.94% |
| 2+ Races | 532 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 333 | 1.77% |
| Other Race | 179 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 113 | 8.56% |
| Islander | 35 | 16.75% |
Shelby County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
8.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.03%
Born in Shelby County, Tennessee
93.47%
Native Born
6.53%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.47% of Shelby County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 63.03% having been born in Tennessee. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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