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Bartlett, Tennessee

Introduction to Bartlett, Tennessee

Bartlett, Tennessee is 10 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Shelby County. The city is part of the Memphis metro area. The population of Bartlett is 40,543.

Bartlett History

The city of Bartlett is in Shelby County. The area from which Bartlett grew was first known as Union Depot and Green Bottom. Originally, the area was primarily a farming community. The city was officially incorporated in 1866. In the same year, the name of the city was changed to Bartlett. It was named in honor Major Gabriel M. Bartlett.

Bartlett and nearby Attractions

  • Memphis Zoo
  • National Civil Rights Museum
  • Children’s Museum of Memphis
  • Pink Palace Museum
  • Fort Pillow State Park

Things To Do In Bartlett

Visitors can plan a day trip to the Memphis Zoo. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Quail Ridge Golf Course. Local churches include the Saint Anne Church, Fullview Church, Curry Memorial Church and the Alliance Bible Church. History buffs may visit museums like the Pink Palave Museum, the Children’s Museum of Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum.

Bartlett Transportation

Memphis International Airport is nearby.

Bartlett Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Memphis, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Arkansas State University.

High Points

Bartlett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBartlett People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBartlett Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBartlett Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Bartlett College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bartlett Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bartlett, TN

Comparing Bartlett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population74
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men49
Senior Citizens31
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work18
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime76

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