City · Tennessee
Bartlett, Tennessee
Bartlett, city, in Shelby County, Tennessee. Bartlett had 56,416 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 57,786 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,876 (±39). GEOID 4703440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
56,416
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,786 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,876 ±39
Median household income
$102,070
±$5,744 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$310,400
±$8,134 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,638
±$224 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Bartlett and what county is it in?
Bartlett is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee. It covers 32.3 square miles of land, 1,789 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bartlett is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bartlett, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 56,416 people lived in Bartlett on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020 Census counted 57,786 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,876 (±39).
| Measure | Bartlett | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,876 ±39 | 919,173 | −2,226 |
| Households | 20,051 ±729 | 362,741 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.10 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,665 ±733 | 404,333 | no clear change |
Bartlett's population since 2000
From 40,543 in 2000 to 56,416 in 2025: up 39.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bartlett as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bartlett?
The median resident of Bartlett is 41.2 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.7%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bartlett | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±1.5 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±1.7 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±1.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.6 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±1.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.8% ±2.6 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.7% ±2.3 pts | 52.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±1.9 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4% ±1.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±1.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±1.0 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±0.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.7% ±2.3 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2% ±1.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±1.5 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bartlett earn?
Half of Bartlett's 20,051 households earn less than $102,070 a year (±$5,744), against $63,767 in Shelby County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $104,225 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bartlett | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,070 ±$5,744 | $63,767 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,667 ±$5,185 | $96,640 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,734 ±$1,690 | $39,083 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 26.6% | −5.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±1.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±1.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.4 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bartlett?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Bartlett's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $310,400 by its owner (±$8,134). The median renter pays $1,638 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bartlett | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,400 ±$8,134 | $249,100 | +$82,599 |
| Median gross rent | $1,638 ±$224 | $1,232 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1% ±9.1 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,775 ±$58 | $1,682 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6% ±2.6 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.4% ±2.6 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Housing units | 20,665 ±733 | 404,333 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.9% ±2.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bartlett building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Bartlett in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bartlett work and get to work?
80.2% of Bartlett's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Bartlett | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±2.1 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2% ±2.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±1.7 pts | 10.8% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±0.9 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bartlett?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Bartlett, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,574 (Tract 206.22) to $133,250 (Tract 206.53).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206.54Shelby County | 5,847 | $98,095 |
| Tract 208.33Shelby County | 5,541 | $129,063 |
| Tract 206.32Shelby County | 5,040 | $97,515 |
| Tract 206.56Shelby County | 4,681 | $106,806 |
| Tract 206.52Shelby County | 4,591 | $87,727 |
| Tract 206.22Shelby County | 4,996 | $63,574 |
| Tract 206.51Shelby County | 7,511 | $73,977 |
| Tract 206.53Shelby County | 3,644 | $133,250 |
| Tract 206.55Shelby County | 3,222 | $92,158 |
| Tract 206.33Shelby County | 3,087 | $83,125 |
| Tract 206.57Shelby County | 5,354 | $120,339 |
| Tract 206.34Shelby County | 2,798 | $89,712 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bartlett) · Census block assignment files
How does Bartlett compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bartlett is the 733rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Bartlett ranks 32nd of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 207th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 289 |
| Median household income | 32nd | 287 |
| Per capita income | 50th | 289 |
| Median home value | 65th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 218th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 276 |
| Median age | 130th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th | 289 |
| Work from home | 88th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 288 |
Bartlett's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Bartlett with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bartlett?
7 of the 57 figures for Bartlett on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bartlett are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bartlett.