Memphis, Tennessee
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Memphis, Tennessee, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 618,980 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $51,736 | $69,595 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.0% | 31.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $169,000 | $286,700 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,181 | $1,189 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 7.7% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.9% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 21.1 | 25.7 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 26.0% | 46.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 22.4% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 62.7% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 54.5 | 46.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 34.2 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.2% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 16.5% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.4% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 14.4% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 253,120 | 2,824,277 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 54.6% | 64.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.3% | 29.3% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 28.7% | 17.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.1% | 29.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 48.5% | 31.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $33,100 | $39,437 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 24.3% | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 5.8% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 47.1% | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 19.9% | 10.8% | n/a |
Housing in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 289,887 | 3,143,670 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 59.5% | 68.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 25.5% | 14.1% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 12.7% | 10.2% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,970.0 | 1,987.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.1% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 33.2% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,845 | $1,442 | n/a |
Education in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 12.8% | 10.0% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 30.4% | 31.2% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 28.8% | 27.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.7% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.3% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 63.8% | 62.4% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 76.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 23.7% | 24.9% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.4% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 10.3% | 5.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Memphis, Tennessee
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 65.7% | 57.2% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.1% | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.6% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 88.5% | 91.4% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 8.4% | 5.2% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.5% | 6.1% | 16.7% |