Shelby County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
919,173
Median Age
35.9
Male Median
34.3
Female Median
37.3
Shelby County, Tennessee Population Growth

Shelby County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.4%%.
-0.4%% Growth
Shelby County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shelby County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.9 | 919,173 |
| 2023 | 35.8 | 922,195 |
| 2022 | 35.9 | 926,440 |
| 2021 | 35.7 | 929,178 |
| 2020 | 35.7 | 936,611 |
| 2019 | 35.6 | 936,374 |
| 2018 | 35.4 | 937,005 |
| 2017 | 35.3 | 937,847 |
| 2016 | 35.1 | 936,990 |
| 2015 | 34.9 | 937,750 |
| 2014 | 34.8 | 936,130 |
| 2013 | 34.6 | 932,919 |
| 2012 | 34.5 | 929,437 |
| 2011 | 34.3 | 925,673 |
| 2010 | 34.2 | 922,696 |
Shelby County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65+ | 14.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Shelby County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shelby County, Tennessee
The median age in Shelby County, Tennessee is 35.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shelby County, Tennessee is 919,173.
In Shelby County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shelby County, Tennessee is aging.