Shelby County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47157
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 752.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 781.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.184553
- Longitude
- -89.894612
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 872,334
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 645,826
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 820,867 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 51,458 | 5.9% |
| White | 302,127 | 34.6% |
| Black | 479,234 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 18,279 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 450 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 871 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,947 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 623,993 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 21,832 | 3.4% |
| White | 246,369 | 38.1% |
| Black | 358,022 | 55.4% |
| Asian | 14,735 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,894 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 638 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,755 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 919,173
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,689
- Poverty Rate
- 17.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 160,934
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 312,512 | 34.0% |
| Black | 482,006 | 52.4% |
| Asian | 27,121 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 543,563
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 183,447 | 33.7% |
| Republican | 102,772 | 18.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 257,344 | 47.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 229,965 | 42.3% |
| Female | 313,592 | 57.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 212,180 | 39.0% |
| Hispanic | 13,961 | 2.6% |
| Black | 280,716 | 51.6% |
| Asian | 8,832 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 200,078
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 101,167 | 47.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,290 | 23.6% |
| Black | 82,111 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 2,417 | 27.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 84,005 | 36.5% |
| Female | 116,073 | 37.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 143,259 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 207,558 (33.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 404,333
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $243,598
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,425
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 10.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.