Shelby Forest-Frayser is home to 35,730 people in Memphis. 39.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 41% of the housing stock. The median age is 31.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $90,646. 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
Land area
22.4 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(2,373)
Black88.7%(31,706)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,044)
Asian0%(9)
Other1.7%(598)
Diversity Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
