Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

103,400

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

0.302% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15.3%

1.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,862

3.2% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 103k people, from which 94.6% are citizens.

As of 2024, 8.12% of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (8.4k people).

In 2024, there were 3.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.3k people) in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.84k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN are Spanish (7,781 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (421 households), and Vietnamese (413 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,752

Women

53.9%

47,723

Men

46.1%

The resident population of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN in 2024 was 103,475 inhabitants, with 46.1% men, and 53.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN.

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Citizenship

94.6%

2024 Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.6% of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
71.3k ± 3.6k
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 1.22k
Other (Hispanic)
4.84k ± 967

9.67%

Hispanic Population

10k people

9.67% of the people in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN are hispanic (10k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,602 ± 1,237 people
Guatemala
980 ± 765 people
Honduras
741 ± 666 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 2,602 Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 980 and Honduras with 741.

Foreign-Born Population

8.12%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.4k people

8.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.21k people

As of 2024, 8.12% of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN residents (8.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was 8.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,781 households (8.13%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
421 households (0.44%)
Vietnamese
413 households (0.431%)

11% of the households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 8.13% of the households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,209 ± 249
Gulf War (2001-)
1,144 ± 540
Gulf War (1990s)
605 ± 221

Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN.

Health

87.2% of the population of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 9.13% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,437 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

9.13%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN grew by 2.98% from 12.5% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN employs 47.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN were Warehousing & storage (4,213 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,903 people), and Couriers & messengers (2,856 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($192,888), Air transportation ($169,309), and Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($132,141).

Males in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,354. The income inequality in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,726

Women

54.2%

21,727

Men

45.8%

The workforce of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN in 2024 was 47,453 people, with 54.2% woman, and 45.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

47.5k

2024 Value

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 1.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 46.8k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,500 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,809 people), and Industrial truck & tractor operators (1,456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k

2024 Value

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 1.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 46.8k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, are Warehousing & storage (4,213 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,903 people), and Couriers & messengers (2,856 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,690

Median earning men ± $2,149

$40,983

Median earning women ± $1,579

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,446), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,361), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,484).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,886), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,838), and Construction ($58,036).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Education

The student population of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 367 male students and 1,746 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN are Black or African American (300 and 70.6%), White (91 and 21.4%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 3.53%), and Two or More Races (13 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Strayer University-Tennessee (283 and 66.6%) and Gould's Academy (142 and 33.4%).

The most popular majors in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN are General Business (165 and 38.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (76 and 17.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (33 and 7.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,113 students enrolled in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, 17.4% men and 82.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,384 records, of which 82.5% were women and 17.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
128 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
23 degrees awarded
Information Technology
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was General Business with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Strayer University-Tennessee
283 degrees awarded
Gould's Academy
142 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Strayer University-Tennessee with 283 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 67 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, which is 0.187 times less than the 358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 300 degrees mean that there were 3.3 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 91 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,725) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($195) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($675) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.882% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.951% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (23k), Some college (19.7k), and Primary Education (12.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was $195,000 in 2024, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $180,100 to $195,000, a 8.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN is 42.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$195,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,026

$17,408

Median Property Taxes

±$1,095

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.6%

Homeownership

2024

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.6% of the housing units in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,862

Median Household Income

± $2,259

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,856

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN grew to $61,862 from the previous year's value of $59,946.

The following chart displays the households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2024 Wage GINI in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN

0.447

2023 Wage GINI in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN

In 2024, the income inequality in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.08% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (9.4%)

In 2024, 77% of workers in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.578% of the workforce in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN (15.7k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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