Town · Tennessee
Collierville, Tennessee
Collierville, town, in Shelby County, Tennessee. Collierville had 51,909 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,324 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,515 (±37). GEOID 4716420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,909
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,324 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,515 ±37
Median household income
$138,598
±$6,408 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$485,900
±$11,786 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,691
±$84 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Collierville and what county is it in?
Collierville is a town in Shelby County, Tennessee. It covers 36.7 square miles of land, 1,398 residents per square mile in 2020.
Collierville 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 Collierville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 51,909 people lived in Collierville on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 51,324 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,515 (±37).
| Measure | Collierville | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,515 ±37 | 919,173 | +1,429 |
| Households | 18,161 ±627 | 362,741 | +957 |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.10 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,054 ±644 | 404,333 | +1,443 |
Collierville's population since 2000
From 31,872 in 2000 to 51,909 in 2025: up 62.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Collierville 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 Collierville?
The median resident of Collierville is 41.0 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.8%. 13.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Collierville | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±1.1 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±1.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±1.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±1.2 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.8% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.3% ±3.1 pts | 32.7% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 52.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | +4.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7% ±2.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8% ±1.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±1.6 pts | 12.0% | +2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±0.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 62.5% ±1.9 pts | 34.3% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.9% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±2.2 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±1.6 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 Collierville earn?
Half of Collierville's 18,161 households earn less than $138,598 a year (±$6,408), against $63,767 in Shelby County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $140,294 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Collierville | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $138,598 ±$6,408 | $63,767 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $177,754 ±$8,928 | $96,640 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,842 ±$3,150 | $39,083 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±0.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8% ±0.7 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 Collierville?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Collierville's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,900 by its owner (±$11,786). The median renter pays $1,691 a month including utilities, and 25.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Collierville | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $485,900 ±$11,786 | $249,100 | +$92,939 |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 ±$84 | $1,232 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±6.3 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,609 ±$82 | $1,682 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9% ±2.6 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.1% ±2.6 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Housing units | 19,054 ±644 | 404,333 | +1,443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.7% ±5.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.9% ±2.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±0.8 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 Collierville building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units in Collierville in 2025 (98 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 Collierville work and get to work?
71.2% of Collierville's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Collierville | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±2.1 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | +1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±2.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4% ±2.1 pts | 10.8% | +16.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±1.2 | 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 Collierville?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Collierville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,674 (Tract 216.20) to $217,500 (Tract 215.42).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215.41Shelby County | 7,983 | $166,356 |
| Tract 215.42Shelby County | 5,812 | $217,500 |
| Tract 215.30Shelby County | 5,439 | $188,750 |
| Tract 216.12Shelby County | 5,383 | $131,838 |
| Tract 216.11Shelby County | 4,948 | $122,005 |
| Tract 216.13Shelby County | 4,712 | $132,875 |
| Tract 215.44Shelby County | 3,572 | $110,750 |
| Tract 216.20Shelby County | 3,467 | $64,674 |
| Tract 215.45Shelby County | 3,312 | $112,983 |
| Tract 215.43Shelby County | 3,648 | $173,135 |
| Tract 215.46Shelby County | 4,164 | $121,462 |
| Tract 213.56Shelby County | 3,439 | $236,189 |
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 Collierville) · Census block assignment files
How does Collierville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Collierville is the 791st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Collierville ranks 10th 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 | 17th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 157th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th | 289 |
| Median household income | 10th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 17th | 289 |
| Median home value | 17th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 234th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th | 276 |
| Median age | 137th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 86th | 289 |
| Work from home | 23rd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 162nd | 288 |
Collierville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Collierville 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 Collierville?
8 of the 57 figures for Collierville 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 Collierville 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 Collierville.