17.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

17.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Shelby County, Tennessee compared

How does Shelby County, Tennessee compare to other Tennessee and National averages?

  • Shelby County, Tennessee

    17.6%

  • Tennessee

    13.9% (-21% lower than Shelby County, Tennessee)

  • National average

    12.2% (-31% lower than Shelby County, Tennessee)

17.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Tennessee

Historical Timeline

17.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shelby County, Tennessee historical data

  • 2021 - 17.8%

    The 2021 17.8% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 16.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 16.4% from 2021 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.6%

    The 2023 increase to 17.6% from 2022 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

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