City · Tennessee
Millington, Tennessee
Millington, city, in Shelby County, Tennessee. Millington had 12,953 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,582 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,289 (±27). GEOID 4749060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,953
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,582 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,289 ±27
Median household income
$49,979
±$9,940 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$207,300
±$52,081 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,111
±$132 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Millington and what county is it in?
Millington is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee. It covers 22.4 square miles of land, 472 residents per square mile in 2020.
Millington 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 Millington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,953 people lived in Millington on July 1, 2025, up 22.4% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,582 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,289 (±27).
| Measure | Millington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,289 ±27 | 919,173 | +644 |
| Households | 4,640 ±405 | 362,741 | +504 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.21 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,190 ±421 | 404,333 | no clear change |
Millington's population since 2000
From 10,433 in 2000 to 12,953 in 2025: up 24.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Millington 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 Millington?
The median resident of Millington is 37.6 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.4%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Millington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±5.3 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±5.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±4.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±3.3 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.5% ±6.7 pts | 32.7% | −11.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.4% ±6.9 pts | 52.3% | +10.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±3.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4% ±4.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±2.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8% ±4.9 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±3.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±2.9 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.0 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 Millington earn?
Half of Millington's 4,640 households earn less than $49,979 a year (±$9,940), against $63,767 in Shelby County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,611 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $14,632 after inflation. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Millington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,979 ±$9,940 | $63,767 | −$14,632 |
| Mean household income | $71,102 ±$7,112 | $96,640 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,471 ±$3,027 | $39,083 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% ±5.7 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±12.4 pts | 26.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±4.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±1.9 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.8% ±7.8 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 Millington?
Owners occupy 57.8% of Millington's occupied homes and renters 42.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 by its owner (±$52,081). The median renter pays $1,111 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Millington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,300 ±$52,081 | $249,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 ±$132 | $1,232 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±10.7 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,483 ±$264 | $1,682 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.8% ±6.5 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.2% ±6.5 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,190 ±421 | 404,333 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.7% ±5.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% ±3.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±3.0 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 do people in Millington work and get to work?
79.3% of Millington's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Millington | Shelby County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±4.6 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±2.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±5.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±5.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±2.5 | 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 Millington?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Millington, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,110 (Tract 203.02) to $101,250 (Tract 203.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 203.02Shelby County | 3,196 | $39,110 |
| Tract 202.10Shelby County | 5,542 | $48,962 |
| Tract 203.01Shelby County | 1,456 | $101,250 |
| Tract 202.21Shelby County | 2,993 | $63,145 |
| Tract 204Shelby County | 930 | $98,125 |
| Tract 202.22Shelby County | 2,804 | $98,406 |
| Tract 201.02Shelby County | 2,912 | $72,664 |
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 Millington) · Census block assignment files
How does Millington compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Millington is the 2,677th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Millington ranks 201st 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 | 52nd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 202nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 201st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 156th | 289 |
| Median home value | 156th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 78th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 153rd | 276 |
| Median age | 195th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 211th | 289 |
| Work from home | 149th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 239th | 288 |
Millington's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Millington 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 Millington?
9 of the 57 figures for Millington 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 Millington 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 Millington.