Hotels, motels and lodging in Shelby County, TN: how many are there?

Shelby County, Tennessee had 181 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Shelby County ranks 38th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 65 in Tennessee.

181establishments with paid employees
38thof 2,243 US counties
3rdof 65 counties in Tennessee
~3,726jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Shelby County, TN, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees6536.1%
5 to 93016.7%
10 to 192715%
20 to 494424.4%
50 to 9984.4%
100 or more63.3%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Shelby County fits in Tennessee

Tennessee has 1,500 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 65 counties; Shelby County has 12.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Tennessee

Other categories in Shelby County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Shelby County, TN?

181 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Shelby County compare with other counties?

Shelby County ranks 38th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 65 in Tennessee.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Shelby County?

36% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 32% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.