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Shelby County, TN market data
How Shelby County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 910,226
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 362,741
- Median household income
- $63,767
- +23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $249,100
- Jobs located here
- 497,377
- Highest market score
- 71
- Pet grooming and boarding, #194 of 1,461 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Shelby County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Shelby County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Shelby County has an estimated 910,226 people and 362,741 households. Population estimates show Shelby County declined 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Shelby County is $63,767, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Shelby County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Of the business types scored in Shelby County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (71), pet businesses (69) and landscaping and lawn care companies (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #194 of 1,461 scored counties.
Shelby County is part of the Memphis metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (52% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Shelby County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Shelby County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 71 | #194 of 1,461 | 73 | 2.0 | $4.3M | 167 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #300 of 2,200 | 237 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 149 | 135 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #278 of 1,493 | 134 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 132 | 200 |
| Veterinarians | 65 | #376 of 1,485 | 94 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 121 | 75 |
| Home inspectors | 62 | #107 of 415 | 13 | 0.4 | Index only | 156 | 5 |
| Electricians | 62 | #305 of 1,160 | 73 | 2.0 | $13.8M | 115 | 146 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #418 of 1,707 | 180 | 5.0 | $5.6M | 117 | 221 |
| Pet stores | 61 | #295 of 974 | 53 | 1.5 | $5.9M | 129 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #424 of 1,490 | 104 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 156 | 54 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #661 of 2,057 | 390 | 10.8 | $2.6M | 106 | 415 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #641 of 1,771 | 287 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 107 | 451 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #420 of 887 | 107 | 2.9 | Index only | 127 | 39 |
| Roofing and gutters | 51 | #577 of 1,177 | 137 | 3.8 | $7.3M | 87 | 48 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #963 of 2,063 | 286 | 7.9 | $4.6M | 123 | 164 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,002 of 2,090 | 191 | 5.3 | $6.8M | 135 | 790 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #437 of 847 | 81 | 2.2 | $6.4M | 100 | 192 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #732 of 1,422 | 149 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 109 | 93 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,150 of 2,261 | 286 | 7.9 | $7.4M | 94 | 125 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #746 of 1,472 | 69 | 1.9 | $624K | 92 | 33 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 47 | #749 of 1,334 | 117 | 3.2 | $2.2M | 107 | 78 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,310 of 2,402 | 660 | 18.2 | $3.2M | 95 | 271 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 45 | #473 of 777 | 48 | 1.3 | $5.3M | 129 | 107 |
| Car washes and detailing | 44 | #876 of 1,451 | 124 | 3.4 | $2.4M | 95 | 42 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #808 of 1,327 | 97 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 99 | 72 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,177 of 1,889 | 317 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 100 | 175 |
| Grocery stores | 42 | #1,292 of 2,070 | 282 | 7.8 | $7.5M | 81 | 146 |
| Laundromats | 40 | #507 of 785 | 52 | 1.4 | $12.7M | 102 | 29 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #911 of 1,302 | 144 | 4.0 | $2.7M | 86 | 53 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,594 of 2,176 | 969 | 26.7 | Index only | 100 | 184 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,503 of 2,272 | 662 | 18.2 | $1.2M | 98 | 332 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #1,705 of 2,401 | 1,224 | 33.7 | $242K | 90 | 382 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,736 of 2,378 | 741 | 20.4 | $400K | 90 | 254 |
| Pest control | 37 | #523 of 699 | 72 | 2.0 | $7.2M | 70 | 59 |
| Barbershops | 37 | #982 of 1,356 | 254 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 65 | 14 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 36 | #250 of 325 | 16 | 0.4 | $24.3M | 99 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,644 of 2,088 | 418 | 11.5 | $603K | 91 | 185 |
| Gyms | 34 | #1,404 of 1,792 | 253 | 7.0 | $997K | 77 | 107 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,925 of 2,229 | 1,221 | 33.7 | Index only | 100 | 451 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #1,295 of 1,611 | 260 | 7.2 | $613K | 61 | 229 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,920 of 2,358 | 602 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 66 | 436 |
| Property management | 30 | #783 of 910 | 132 | 3.6 | Index only | 72 | 175 |
| Tire shops | 30 | #1,248 of 1,530 | 199 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 59 | 51 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,027 of 2,405 | 4,094 | 112.9 | $319K | 86 | 1,600 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,057 of 2,405 | 2,525 | 69.6 | $518K | 78 | 625 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,553 of 1,769 | 412 | 11.4 | $755K | 86 | 78 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,869 of 2,222 | 582 | 16.0 | $2.2M | 74 | 790 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,058 of 2,339 | 962 | 26.5 | $323K | 75 | 169 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,412 of 1,656 | 282 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 77 | 575 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 27 | #418 of 479 | 30 | 0.8 | $9.9M | 72 | 31 |
| Dry cleaners | 26 | #461 of 507 | 51 | 1.4 | $13M | 83 | 48 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,862 of 2,087 | 756 | 20.8 | $876K | 69 | 357 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 24 | #2,228 of 2,394 | 2,889 | 79.6 | $135K | 88 | 1,118 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 23 | #1,789 of 1,886 | 465 | 12.8 | $837K | 85 | 309 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,036 of 2,210 | 1,015 | 28.0 | $653K | 74 | 434 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 22 | #2,278 of 2,385 | 2,006 | 55.3 | $155K | 73 | 351 |
| Nail salons | 21 | #1,231 of 1,328 | 328 | 9.0 | $948K | 57 | 84 |
Household spending in Shelby County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $296.4M | $817 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $950.9M | $2,621 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $1.3B | $3,606 | 89 |
| Groceries | $2.1B | $5,834 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $311.1M | $858 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $159.5M | $440 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $252.2M | $695 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $389.1M | $1,073 | 83 |
| Pets | $310.4M | $856 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $662.6M | $1,827 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $810.4M | $2,234 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1B | $2,771 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $517.4M | $1,426 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.3B | $14,636 | 88 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Shelby County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 910,226−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 362,741
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 54%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 753 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,221
- Median household income
- $63,767+23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,646
- Median home value
- $249,100
- Jobs located here
- 497,377
- Daytime population
- 1,001,197Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Shelby County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Shelby County at 910,226 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 362,741 households. Median household income rose 23.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Shelby County, TN spend?
Households in Shelby County spend about $5.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.1B on groceries and $1.3B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Shelby County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Shelby County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Shelby County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (71), pet businesses (69) and landscaping and lawn care companies (68). Shelby County ranks #194 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
How does Shelby County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Shelby County is $63,767 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $249,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Shelby County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (52% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Shelby County, each ranked against other counties.
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