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Census Bureau reports Shelby County population was 936,374 in 2019

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Shelby County had a population of 936,374 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Memphis Standard.

The median age was 35, with 52.5 percent of the total population being female and 47.5 percent male.

The state's total population in 2019 was 6,709,356.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Shelby County population by sex

Estimated NumberPercent of total population
Male444,83447.5
Female491,54052.5
Total Population936,374100