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Shelby County, Tennessee

Shelby County: county in Tennessee, United States

About

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 927,644 and a population density of 457 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 936,017 inhabitants. Its county seat is Memphis. The county was created 206 years ago in 1819.

Shelby County locator map
Location of Shelby County on Tennessee map.

County Snapshot

Shelby County at a glance

Shelby County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

Browse county places

Mapped populated places

7

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Top linked places

Memphis 649,705 Bartlett 59,327 Collierville 51,441 Germantown 39,240

Quick Facts about Shelby County

Population 936,017 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Tennessee (United States)
Different from Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County
Area 2030 km2
Water as percent of area 2.8%
Land as percent of area 97.2%
Latitude & Longitude 35.1840,-89.8956
Named for Isaac Shelby
Altitude 259 feet / 79 meters
Capital Memphis
Establishment November 24, 1819
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 00:00:12 (19th April 2026)
Density 461 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.89% (2010-2020)
Weather 71℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather
JMR-Memphis7 image
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Geography

Shelby County is located at 35°11'2"N 89°53'44"W (35.1840000, -89.8956000). It has 6 neighbors: Crittenden County, Mississippi County, DeSoto County, Marshall County, Fayette County and Tipton County.

Shelby County map

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The largest city of Shelby County is Memphis with a population of 649,705. Other cities include, Bartlett population 59,327, Collierville population 51,441, Germantown population 39,240 and Lakeland population 12,657. See all Shelby County cities & populated places.

Shelby County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.

City Name Population Title
Memphis 649,705 The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
Bartlett 59,327 The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Collierville 51,441 Town in Tennessee
Germantown 39,240 City in Shelby County, Tennessee
Lakeland 12,657 City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Arlington 11,625 Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
Millington 10,635 City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Weather

71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
5 to 10 mph N Sunday

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts l...

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Shelby County

Official Website
  • Memphis

Demographics

The population of Shelby County increased by 0.89% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 927,644 - census
2011 933,186 0.59% estimation process
2012 939,168 0.64% estimation process
2013 938,363 -0.09% estimation process
2014 937,500 -0.09% estimation process
2015 937,067 -0.05% estimation process
2016 936,021 -0.11% estimation process
2017 935,251 -0.08% estimation process
2018 936,365 0.12% estimation process
2019 937,166 0.09% estimation process
2020 936,017 -0.12% estimation process
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People born in Shelby County (6)

People born in Shelby County, including Confederate Army general Dudley M. Du Bose, singer O. V. Wright, bishop Charles Harrison Mason, .

More notable people

  • Henry Perry (American restaurateur) he was born in 01/01/1875
  • John Sneed (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1861
  • Memphis Willie B. (American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 04/11/1911

Other places with the same name (8)

Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Davidson County 694,176 County in Tennessee, United States
Nashville 684,410 The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Memphis 649,705 The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
New South Memphis 641,608 This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.
Knox County 475,609 County in Maine, United States
Hamilton County 371,662 County in Tennessee, United States
Rutherford County 339,261 County in North Carolina, United States
Williamson County 245,348 County in Tennessee, United States
Montgomery County 214,251 County in Tennessee, United States
Sumner County 195,561 County in Tennessee, United States
Knoxville 190,223 The most populous city in Tennessee.
Chattanooga 184,742 The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
Clarksville 161,247 The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Sullivan County 158,755 County in New York, United States
Murfreesboro 150,757 The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Wilson County 148,130 County in Tennessee, United States

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