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Shelby County

Population in July 2007: 8,321.
Males: 4,073  (49.0%)
Females: 4,248  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  34.6 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,755 (it was $43,592 in 2000)
Shelby Forest:  $48,755
Tennessee:  $42,367

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,284
Shelby Forest:  $21,284
Tennessee:  $23,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $149,855 (it was $102,000 in 2000)
Shelby Forest:  $149,855
Tennessee:  $130,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $178,474; Detached houses: $178,894; Townhouses or other attached units: $92,634; In 2-unit structures: $485,371; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,188,462; Mobile homes: $79,620

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Races in Shelby Forest:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.9%)
  • Black (34.9%)
  • American Indian (34.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)

2008 cost of living index in Shelby Forest: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 765 feet

Land area: 82.7 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Shelby Forest

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shelby Forest CCD

  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.3%
Tennessee:  2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Shelby Forest:  0.8% ($776)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Shelby Forest satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (12.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (423.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Millington, TN (2.8 miles ), Jericho, AR (3.3 miles) , Sunset, AR (3.3 miles ), Marion, AR (3.4 miles ), Bartlett, TN (3.4 miles ), Drummonds, TN (3.5 miles ), Memphis, TN (3.6 miles ), West Memphis, AR (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 35.30 N, Longitude: 90.03 W

Area code: 901

Shelby Forest household income distribution Shelby Forest home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Chemicals (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)



Shelby Forest-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 180% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Shelby Forest place center killed 4 people and injured 32 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/14/1987, a category 3 tornado 7.2 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 121 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Shelby Forest-area historical earthquake activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 35% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 28.9 miles away from Shelby Forest center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 33.3 miles away from Shelby Forest center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 37.5 miles away from Shelby Forest center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Shelby Forest:
  • MEMPHIS MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 8 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSP NORTH (about 9 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP (about 11 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Shelby Forest, TN

Amtrak station near Shelby Forest:
  • 12 miles: MEMPHIS (545 S. MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelby Forest:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 8 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 8 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 8 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 13 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 53 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 71 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)

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Notable locations in Shelby Forest: Walts Landing (A), Island Number Forty Landing (B), Pleasant View Landing (C), Bateman Landing (D), Camp Haiyaka (E), Dogwood Ridge Campground (F), Foot of Island Forty Landing (G), Howards Landing (H), Bullpen Landing (I), Elliots Landing (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shelby Forest include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Saint Matthews Church (B), Pleasant Chapel (C), Embury Church (D), Oaklawn Church (E), New Hope Church (F), New Bethel Church (G), Mount Vernon Church (H), Mount Pisgah Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Benjestown Cemetery (1), West Union Cemetery (2), Noblin Cemetery (3), Saint Pauls Cemetery (4), Saint Paul Cemetery (5), Saint Matthew Cemetery (6), Mount Pisgah Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Eagle Lake (A), Robertson Lake (B), Mosquito Lake (C), Round Pond (D), Grassy Lake (E), Piersol Lake (F), Island Forty Chute (G), Marie Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ash Slough (A), Jakes Creek (B), Big Creek (C), Brinkley Bayou (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Shelby Forest: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.9 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  67.1%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  18.3%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.3%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shelby Forest, TN


36 people in halfway houses
10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Shelby Forest compared to Tennessee state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Shelby County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (48%)
  • Electricity (36%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religion statistics for Shelby Forest

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents40.8%13.7%13.0%5.6%4.7%
Congregations23.8%5.2%12.0%12.9%2.4%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.3%1.8%1.3%14.0%
Congregations5.2%0.7%3.3%2.2%32.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,987 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.89%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($523 average AGI)
Shelby County:  0.13%
Tennessee average:  0.09%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from DeSoto County, MS  0.36% ($31,556 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.23% ($26,571)
from Tipton County, TN  0.18% ($30,941)


5.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($51,367 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.19%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($722 average AGI)
Shelby County:  0.06%
Tennessee average:  0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to DeSoto County, MS  0.75% ($41,930 average AGI)
to Fayette County, TN  0.29% ($55,840)
to Tipton County, TN  0.26% ($41,271)


Strongest AM radio stations in Shelby Forest:
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WLRM (1380 AM; 3 kW; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: WORLD OVERCOMERS OUTREACH MINISTRIES)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBBP (1480 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • KSUD (730 AM; 1 kW; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelby Forest:
  • WHRK (97.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXHT (107.1 FM; MARION, AR; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJMS (101.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WMFS (92.9 FM; BARTLETT, TN; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WHAL-FM (95.7 FM; OLIVE BRANCH, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)
  • WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
  • WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
  • WMPS (107.5 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKLV (94.7 FM; TURRELL, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Shelby Forest:
  • W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • WJRJ-LP (Channel 59; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WBXP-CA (Channel 44; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • W42BY (Channel 42; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC,)
  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
  • W61BP (Channel 61; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: JIMMY BOYD)
  • WBUY (Channel 40; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


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