Shelby County, TN — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
922,195
Male
438,537
47.6%
Female
483,658
52.4%
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
7.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.5%
High School or Higher40.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.7%
Married
32.6%
Shelby County, TN has a population of 922,195 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 35.0% of the population. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 7.5% of residents are foreign-born.