Memphis Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Memphis?
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There are 650,910 residents in Memphis, with a median age of 34.2. Of this, 47.3% are males and 52.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.41% of the resident pool in Memphis, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.63%. Additionally, 3.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 541,214 people in Memphis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 541,214 people in Memphis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 650,910 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 307,896 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 343,014 | -0.1% |
Male population 47.3%
Female population 52.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.2 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 608,043 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 17,139 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 25,728 | -5.5% |
Citizen US Born 93.41%
Citizen not US Born 2.63%
Not Citizen 3.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,754 | -25.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 77,505 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,404 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,539 | 0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 541,214 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 12.06%
Moved from Same State 0.84%
Moved from Different State 2.57%
Same House as Last Year 84.25%
What are the employment statistics in Memphis?
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White-collar workers make up 73.14% of the working population in Memphis, while blue-collar employees account for 26.86%. There are also 19,238 entrepreneurs in Memphis (6.6% of the workforce); 209,304 workers employed in private companies (71.85%); and 35,461 people working in governmental institutions (12.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 213,060 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 78,255 | -0.8% |
White Collar 73.14%
Blue Collar 26.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,238 | -3.3% |
| Private Companies | 209,304 | -1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 35,461 | 1.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 27,312 | 10.2% |
Self Employees 6.6%
Private Companies 71.85%
Governmental Workers 12.17%
Not for Profit Companies 9.38%
How many households are there in Memphis?
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There are a total of 255,756 households in Memphis, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.78% of these Memphis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.22%. Additionally, 28.67% of households have children and 71.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 255,756 | 1.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 142,661 | 0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 113,095 | 3.5% |
Family Households 55.78%
Non-family Households 44.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 73,321 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 182,435 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 28.67%
Households without Children 71.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Memphis?
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The average annual household income in Memphis is $64,439, while the median household income sits at $41,864 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $41,922, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $47,707. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,355 and $37,911, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,439 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $41,864 | 1.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 152,686 | -1.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 474,671 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Memphis?
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There are 299,599 housing units in Memphis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 255,756 occupied housing units in Memphis, 46.23% are owner-occupied, while 53.77% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.32% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $120,700. In general, housing costs reach $913 per month in Memphis.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.32% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $120,700. In general, housing costs reach $913 per month in Memphis.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 299,599 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 22,986 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 28,090 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 57,599 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 43,128 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 53,778 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 36,462 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30,231 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19,487 | -7.7% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 7,838 | 29.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 255,756 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 118,235 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 137,521 | 2.3% |
Owner Occupied 46.23%
Renter Occupied 53.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 71,321 | -1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 46,914 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $120,700 | 7.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $86,100 | 0.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $913 | 0.4% |
With Mortgage 60.32%
Without Mortgage 39.68%
What is the level of education in Memphis?
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Approximately 40.18% of the population in Memphis holds a high school degree (that's 196,576 residents), while 25.61% have attained a college certificate (124,688 locals) and 15.13% have a bachelor's degree (74,011 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 20,919 | -5.2% |
| Some High School | 196,576 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 124,688 | 2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 26,698 | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 74,011 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 45,764 | 2.4% |
No High School 4.28%
Some High School 40.18%
Some College 25.61%
Associate Degree 5.46%
Bachelor's Degree 15.13%
Graduate Degree 9.35%
What is the marital status of Memphis residents?
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A total of 244,642 people in Memphis have never been married (which represents 47.65% of the total population), while 180,028 of them are wedded (35.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 17,179 (3.35%) and 59,071 (11.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 244,642 | -0.4% |
| Married | 180,028 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 17,179 | -9.3% |
| Widowed | 29,655 | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 59,071 | 0.4% |
Never Married 47.65%
Married 35.07%
Separated 3.35%
Widowed 5.78%
Divorced 11.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in Memphis?
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The top three means of transportation people in Memphis use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 263,370 residents commute by car, 4,048 prefer going to work by walking and 3,618 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 263,370 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,618 | -10.9% |
| Railroad | 85 | 1.2% |
| Ferryboat | 12 | -14.3% |
| Bicycle | 652 | 25.9% |
| Motorcycle | 100 | -9.1% |
| TaxiCab | 398 | -8.9% |
| Walk | 4,048 | -13.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Memphis by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38016 | 45,424 | 18,491 | $63,054.00 | $79,936.00 |
| 38018 | 37,269 | 13,795 | $73,727.00 | $91,354.00 |
| 38103 | 14,713 | 7,742 | $72,488.00 | $111,351.00 |
| 38104 | 23,812 | 13,218 | $43,087.00 | $73,165.00 |
| 38105 | 5,638 | 3,183 | $19,328.00 | $35,841.00 |
| 38106 | 24,256 | 9,478 | $27,036.00 | $36,712.00 |
| 38107 | 15,477 | 6,848 | $31,293.00 | $44,880.00 |
| 38108 | 17,258 | 6,572 | $25,129.00 | $35,352.00 |
| 38109 | 44,846 | 16,486 | $31,609.00 | $44,410.00 |
| 38111 | 42,146 | 17,656 | $40,836.00 | $75,459.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
