Shelby County Tennessee Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Shelby County Tennessee area was $54,841 in 2021, the latest figures available. Shelby County median household income is $4,854 lower than the median Tennessee household income and $14,876 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Shelby County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Shelby County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Shelby County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Tennessee | $59,695 | -1.47% | +5.63% |
| Shelby County | $54,841 | -2.48% | +7.00% |
Trends in Shelby County, TN Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Shelby is $54,841. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $58,006 and is now $3,165 (5.46%) lower. From a post peak low of $50,334 in 2014, real median household income for Shelby has now grown by $4,507 (8.95%).
Real Median Household Income: Shelby County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,695 | $54,841 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,586 | $56,237 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,421 | $55,758 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,511 | $51,251 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $56,744 | $54,873 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $54,811 | $53,844 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,063 | $53,844 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $50,819 | $50,334 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,604 | $52,687 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,556 | $52,838 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,334 | $53,591 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $52,818 | $52,922 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $55,497 | $58,006 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,063 | $56,796 |
Shelby County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Shelby County was $69,009 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee family income, Shelby County median family income is $5,700 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Shelby County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Shelby County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Tennessee | $74,709 | -1.35% | +5.46% |
| Shelby County | $69,009 | -3.81% | +3.30% |
Trends in Shelby County, TN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Shelby is $69,009. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $74,407 and is now $5,398 (7.25%) lower. From a post peak low of $64,403 in 2014, real median family income for Shelby has now grown by $4,606 (7.15%).
Real Median Family Income: Shelby County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $74,709 | $69,009 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,730 | $71,746 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,175 | $72,149 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,841 | $66,804 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,550 | $67,975 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $68,486 | $69,019 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $66,134 | $67,555 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $63,645 | $64,403 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,713 | $65,713 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,062 | $65,337 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,107 | $65,294 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,995 | $66,454 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $68,044 | $74,407 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,686 | $70,531 |
Shelby County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Shelby County was $34,374 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee per capita income, Shelby County median per capita income is $470 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Shelby County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Shelby County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Tennessee | $33,904 | -0.53% | +7.30% |
| Shelby County | $34,374 | -0.32% | +13.19% |
Trends in Shelby County, TN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Shelby is $34,374. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $34,483 and is now $109 (0.32%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Shelby County, Tennessee, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Shelby County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,904 | $34,374 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,085 | $34,483 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,090 | $33,398 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,596 | $30,368 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,792 | $32,259 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,582 | $31,477 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,980 | $30,763 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,550 | $29,158 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,749 | $30,225 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,009 | $28,904 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,153 | $29,635 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,735 | $29,511 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,676 | $33,044 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,721 | $33,867 |
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