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Shelby Forest-Frayser

Tennessee · Memphis · 35,730 residents · 22.449 sq mi
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The short version

Shelby Forest-Frayser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,646. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Memphis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Shelby Forest-Frayser; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,730
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,737
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,763
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,646
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,146
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.9%
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(2,373)
Black88.7%(31,706)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,044)
Asian0%(9)
Other1.7%(598)
Diversity Score25.9%(9,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(2,373)
Black88.7%(31,706)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,044)
Asian0%(9)
Other1.7%(598)
Diversity Score25.9%(9,246)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
Female
56.8%
Foreign born
1.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee?

Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee has about 35,730 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee?

The typical household in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee earns about $34,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee expensive?

In Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $90,646, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 39.4% of people in Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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