Tennessee Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 919,173 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,221 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,767 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,083 |
| Median Home Value | $249,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 404,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 196,379 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 166,362 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41,592 (10.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 362,741 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 218,952 (60.4%) |
The table below compares Shelby County to the other 95 counties and county equivalents in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 99th |
| Median Household Income | # 29 | 70th |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 86th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
