Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population for 2020 was 929,744.[2] Memphis is its county seat.
| Shelby County, Tennessee | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Tennessee | |
Tennessee's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | November 24, 1819 |
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| Seat | Memphis |
| Largest City | Memphis |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
785 sq mi (2,033 km²) 763 sq mi (1,976 km²) 22 sq mi (57 km²), 2.8% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
929,744 1,194/sq mi (461/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.shelbycountytn.gov | |
| Named for: Isaac Shelby[1] | |
| County flag | |
Shelby County, Tennessee Media
References
- ↑ Edward F. Williams III, "Shelby County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 31 March 2013.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Shelby County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.