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Demographics Dashboard
The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Shelby
Population
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Total Population
County: Shelby Total Population
910,042
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(916,357)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Age and Sex
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Population Under Age 5
County: Shelby Population Under Age 5
6.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Under Age 18
County: Shelby Population Under Age 18
25.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(25.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Over Age 65
County: Shelby Population Over Age 65
15.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(17.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Female Population
County: Shelby Female Population
52.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(51.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(52.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Male Population
County: Shelby Male Population
47.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(49.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(49.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(47.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Race and Hispanic Origin
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Population White
County: Shelby Population White
40.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(78.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(75.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(40.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Black or African American
County: Shelby Population Black or African American
54.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(54.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population American Indian and Alaska Native
County: Shelby Population American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(0.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Asian
County: Shelby Population Asian
3.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(2.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
County: Shelby Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Two or More Races
County: Shelby Population Two or More Races
1.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(1.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population Hispanic or Latino
County: Shelby Population Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(7.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(19.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(8.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
County: Shelby Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
33.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
TN Value
(72.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(33.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Population Characteristics
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Veteran Population
County: Shelby Veteran Population
6.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(7.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Foreign Born Persons
County: Shelby Foreign Born Persons
6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(5.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Housing
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Housing Units
County: Shelby Housing Units
405,182
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(404,468)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Homeownership
County: Shelby Homeownership
49.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Median Housing Unit Value
County: Shelby Median Housing Unit Value
$206,100
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
TN Value
($232,100)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
County: Shelby Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
$1,585
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
TN Value
($1,449)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
County: Shelby Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
$568
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
TN Value
($442)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Median Household Gross Rent
County: Shelby Median Household Gross Rent
$1,103
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
TN Value
($1,047)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Family & Living Arrangements
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Households
County: Shelby Households
357,839
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Average Household Size
County: Shelby Average Household Size
2.60
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(2.50)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
9.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(7.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Education
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County: Shelby People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(89.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County: Shelby People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(29.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Health
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Persons with a Disability
County: Shelby Persons with a Disability
12.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Value
(15.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Persons with Health Insurance
County: Shelby Persons with Health Insurance
88.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(88.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
Prior Value
(87.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Shelby
Economy
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County: Shelby Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
59.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County: Shelby Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
60.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(57.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Total Employment
County: Shelby Total Employment
433,510
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(429,454)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Total Employment Change
County: Shelby Total Employment Change
0.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(-4.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Transportation
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Mean Travel Time to Work
County: Shelby Mean Travel Time to Work
22.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(25.5)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby
Income & Poverty
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Median Household Income
County: Shelby Median Household Income
$59,621
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
($64,035)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby Per Capita Income
County: Shelby Per Capita Income
$36,230
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
($36,040)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Shelby People Living Below Poverty Level
County: Shelby People Living Below Poverty Level
18.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
TN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 95 Tennessee counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TN Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Tennessee State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
County: Shelby
Businesses
Value
Compared to:
County: Shelby Employer Establishments
County: Shelby Employer Establishments
19,659
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(19,909)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
