Shelby County
Germantown, TN: What you need to know
An upscale suburb of Memphis, the Arbor Day Foundation has designated Germantown as a “Tree City USA” for more than 20 consecutive years, and residents can enjoy a total of 27 parks. The local economy is strong in the retail and commercial service sectors, and college students can attend Union University-Germantown. The center of the city is called “Old Germantown,” and annual events include a Germantown Charity Horse Show in June and a Germantown Festival in September.
Germantown, TN City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 39,262 |
| Median Age | 45 |
| Median Household Income | $109,464 |
| Median Home Price | $288,500 |
| Walkscore | 14 |
| Metro | Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area |
Germantown, TN Demographics
Median Population in Germantown, TN
| Median Age | 45.1% |
| Age 18 Over | 75% |
| Age 21 Over | 72.6% |
| Age 62 Over | 23.2% |
| Age 65 Over | 17.9% |
Race in Germantown, TN
| Ethnicity White | 87.4% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 6.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 2.8% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.3% |
Population By Gender in Germantown, TN
| Male | 49.8% | |
| Female | 50.2% |
Language in Germantown, TN
| English Only | 90.1% | |
| English Other | 9.9% |
COMMUTE TIME: 20.7 MINUTES
in Germantown, TN
Commute Types in Germantown, TN
| Walked | 0.5% | |
| Worked at Home | 5.2% | |
| Public Transportation | 0.1% | |
| Other Means | 1% | |
| Drove Alone | 89.1% | |
| Carpooled | 4.1% |
14/100
WALK SCORE
for Germantown, TN
10.5% CIVILIAN VETERANS
in Germantown, TN