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Shelby County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Shelby County has 910,226 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 14,580 households moved in and 19,176 moved out (-4,596 net), while a net $543.0M of income left. Median household income is $63,767, the median home $249,100 and median rent $1,232 a month.
In Tennessee: 92nd of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 94th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 29th of 95 counties for median household income · 25th of 95 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 1,915 | $82.8M |
| Tipton County, TN | 626 | $29.8M |
| Fayette County, TN | 549 | $37.4M |
| Davidson County, TN | 367 | $19.1M |
| Crittenden County, AR | 270 | $11.1M |
| Marshall County, MS | 204 | $7.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 194 | $13.5M |
| Harris County, TX | 184 | $9.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Shelby County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,544 | $134.2M |
| Fayette County, TN | 913 | $76.7M |
| Tipton County, TN | 713 | $39.5M |
| Davidson County, TN | 595 | $37.0M |
| Crittenden County, AR | 313 | $12.6M |
| Dallas County, TX | 313 | $17.3M |
| Marshall County, MS | 311 | $21.6M |
| Harris County, TX | 284 | $16.2M |
BizyFi in Shelby County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.