Demographics in Shelby County with map view
Metro Area
910,042
Population
1,335,549
Memphis Metro Area
1,231
Population Density
36
Median Age
36
Memphis Metro Area
Age Distribution
Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
33%
34%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
12%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
28%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
28%
27%
Gender
Male
47%
Female
53%
Race & Ethnicity
Metro Area
White
33%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Black
52%
46%
Two or more races
3%
4%
Community
Metro Area
Married
42%
45%
Single
42%
38%
Divorced
11%
11%
Widowed
6%
6%
Language
English Only
89%
Spanish
7%
Indo-European
2%
Asian/Islander
1%
Other Languages
1%
Health Insurance Coverage By Age
Total Coverage
99%
Under 19 years
26%
19 to 60 years
57%
60 years and over
15%
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