COUNTY · TN
Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County is a county in Tennessee with FIPS code 47157 and an estimated population of 910,042 (Census 2023), 1st largest of 95 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Tennessee
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 47157
- State FIPS
- 47
- Population (2023)
- 910,042
- Change since 2020
- -2.1%
- State rank
- 1 of 95
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Shelby County
Other counties in Tennessee
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Shelby County?
Shelby County, Tennessee has the five-digit FIPS code 47157: 47 for the state and 157 for the county.
What state is Shelby County in?
Shelby County is in Tennessee.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.