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World Population Review
Shelby County, Tennessee Population 2021
Shelby County, Tennessee's estimated population is 938,768 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 1.11% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.09%
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State
Founded
November 24, 1819
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
928,447
Growth Since 2010
1.11%
Shelby County, Tennessee Population Growth
| 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 by Race
Shelby County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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Shelby County, Tennessee Population by Age
Shelby County, Tennessee Households and Families
| 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
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Shelby County, Tennessee Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Shelby County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Shelby County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Shelby County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,699
Average Earnings
$41,946
Average Male
$32,057
Average Female
Shelby County, Tennessee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Shelby County, Tennessee Language by Age
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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 Language
Shelby County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 25,038 | 7,970 | 31.83% |
| 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 Other, with 31.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelby County, Tennessee is Islander, with 2.81% 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 Poverty
Shelby County, Tennessee Poverty Rate by Education
Shelby County, Tennessee Marital Status
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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
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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
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Shelby County, Tennessee Marital Status
Shelby County, Tennessee Veterans by War
Shelby County, Tennessee Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Shelby County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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8.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Shelby County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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64.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Shelby County, Tennessee Employment by Age
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Shelby County, Tennessee Employment by Race
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Shelby County, Tennessee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Shelby County, Tennessee Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990