Shelby County, TN
Living in Shelby County
Bikeability15
Walkability17
Commute68
Public Transit20
Affordability71
Public Safety6
Airports44
Hospitals28
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
936kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black53%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$717Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelby County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Shelby County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelby County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelby County, TN
Central Baptist School
1 miles, E
Grace Christian School
2 miles, SW
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
2 miles, N
Immanuel Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shelby County, TN
University of Memphis
5 miles, SW
Rhodes College
6 miles, W
Memphis College of Art
6 miles, SW
Christian Brothers University
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelby County, TN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
5 miles, E
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, S
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Shelby County, TN
Memphis International Airport
11 miles, SW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
141 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
142 miles, N