Census Bureau data for Memphis city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Memphis city
- What is the median household income in Memphis city?
- The median household income in Memphis city is $46,567 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Memphis city?
- The poverty rate in Memphis city is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Memphis city?
- $74,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Memphis city?
- The median gross rent in Memphis city is $608 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Memphis city residents have a college degree?
- 16.0% of adults in Memphis city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,231
Median Income
$46,567
Median Home Value
$74,700
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.1%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,488 (+40.8%)
Home Value:
+$23,000 (+44.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.3 pp (-50.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+19.4%)
Unemployment:
-1.6 pp (-12.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,231
Median Age
42.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 51.3%
Black 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 15.7%
Other 16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,567
±$4,280
-$29,725 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$64,166
Median Family Income
$53,237
Poverty Rate
11.1%
+0.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
6.2%
$15–25k
16.1%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
19.4%
$50–75k
19.4%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
5.7%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,138
Owner-Occupied
74.6%
Renter-Occupied
25.4%
Vacancy Rate
19.4%
Median Home Value
$74,700
-$185,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$608
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
14.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
28.4%
$50–100k
37.4%
$100–200k
16.7%
$200–300k
11.7%
$300–500k
1.3%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.8%
$500–1k
40.5%
$1–1.5k
17.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.4%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
45.4%
3+
17.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
88.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
3.8%
5–19 units
1.4%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
40.8%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
15.5%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
-17.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.1%
Some College / Associate
22.7%
Less Than High School
6.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Unemployment Rate
11.1%
+6.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
15.3%
Government Workers
29.7%
Private For-Profit
55.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.6%
Arts/Entmt.
14.8%
Agriculture
14.5%
Construction
9.5%
Prof. Services
7.5%
Transportation
6.7%
Retail
6.5%
Finance
5.9%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public Admin
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Management
28.0%
Food Prep
24.2%
Construction
18.6%
Production
15.5%
Sales
13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.8 min
Drove Alone
76.7%
Carpool
19.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
917
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
10.1%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
14.3%
85+
7.5%
Under 18: 23.1%
Working age (18–64): 76.9%
65 and over: 23.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
10.4%
Naturalized Citizen
25.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.8%
Asia
5.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
20.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.9%
Has a Computer
87.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023