CITY · TN

What county is Memphis, TN in?

Memphis, TN is mostly in Shelby County. County FIPS code 47157, population 910,042 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Memphis, Tennessee
Primary county: Shelby County
FIPS code: 47157
County population: 910,042

Some cities extend into more than one county. Memphis is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Memphis in?

Memphis, TN is mostly in Shelby County.

What is the county seat of Shelby County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.