Demographics Shelby County, Tennessee

population pyramid shelby county

as of 2010 united states census, there 927,644 people residing in county. 52.1% black or african american, 40.6% white, 2.3% asian, 0.2% native american, 3.3% of other race , 1.4 of 2 or more races. 5.6% hispanic or latino (of race).

as of census of 2000, there 897,472 people, 338,366 households, , 228,735 families residing in county. population density 1,189 people per square mile (459/km²). there 362,954 housing units @ average density of 481 per square mile (186/km²). racial makeup of county 48.56% black, or african american, 47.34% white, 0.20% native american, 1.64% asian, 0.04% pacific islander, 1.20% other races, , 1.02% 2 or more races. 2.60% of population hispanic or latino of race.

there 338,366 households out of 34.20% had children under age of 18 living them, 42.80% married couples living together, 20.10% had female householder no husband present, , 32.40% non-families. 27.00% of households made of individuals , 7.70% had living alone 65 years of age or older. average household size 2.60 , average family size 3.18.

scenic view in shelby farms park

in county, population spread out 28.20% under age of 18, 9.70% 18 24, 31.10% 25 44, 21.00% 45 64, , 10.00% 65 years of age or older. median age 33 years. every 100 females there 91.40 males. every 100 females age 18 , over, there 86.80 males.

the median income household in county $39,593, , median income family $47,386. males had median income of $36,932 versus $26,776 females. per capita income county $20,856. 12.90% of families , 16.00% of population below poverty line, including 22.90% of under age 18 , 13.30% of age 65 or over.