Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Shelby County, TN

The map below shows majority race by area in Shelby County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Shelby County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Shelby County, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Shelby County overall is black, making up 50.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 37.3%. There are more black people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Shelby County
Race
Shelby County, TN Population
White
37.3%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
50.7%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Shelby County, TN Population
White
37.3%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
50.7%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
2.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Shelby County, TN

The map below shows diversity in Shelby County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Shelby County, TN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Shelby County Diversity Score

76

With a diversity score of 76 out of 100, Shelby County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Shelby County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Shelby County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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