Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

110,672

0.0235% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.9

2.59% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

30.8%

3.32% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,812

5.88% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$97,200

6.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

43,004

11.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN had a population of 111k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $41,812. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN declined from 110,698 to 110,672, a −0.0235% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,491 to $41,812, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (87%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%), Other (Hispanic) (3.41%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.32%), and White (Hispanic) (1.37%).

8.31% of the households in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

96.2% of the residents in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Remington College-Memphis Campus (176 degrees awarded in 2023), Mid-South Christian College (6 degrees), and Health-Tech Institute of Memphis (4 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was $97,200, and the homeownership rate was 45.9%.

Most people in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was 1 car per household.

Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN borders Memphis City (Southeast) PUMA, TN, East Arkansas PUMA, AR, North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS, and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN.

United States Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 111k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.14% of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.69k people).

In 2023, there were 23.1 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.3k people) in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.77k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Spanish (6,714 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (466 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (429 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,998

Women

54%

50,230

Men

46%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,228 inhabitants, with 46% men, and 54% women.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 4.16k
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.18k ± 801
Other (Hispanic)
3.77k ± 933

7.6%

Hispanic Population

8.42k people

7.6% of the people in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are hispanic (8.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,577 ± 968 people
Honduras
590 ± 595 people
Guatemala
442 ± 515 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,577 Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Honduras with 590 and Guatemala with 442.

Foreign-Born Population

5.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.69k people

4.42%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.89k people

As of 2023, 5.14% of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN residents (5.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was 4.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,714 households (6.59%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
466 households (0.457%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
429 households (0.421%)

8.31% of the households in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 6.59% of the households in Memphis City (Southwest) 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
1,655 ± 297
Gulf War (2001-)
903 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
509 ± 171

Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN employs 43k people. The largest industries in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Couriers & messengers (4,173 people), Warehousing & storage (2,675 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,643 people), and the highest paying industries are Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($193,335), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($151,217), and Legal services ($134,238).

Males in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,704. The income inequality in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,305

Women

53%

18,929

Men

47%

The workforce of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN in 2020 was 40,234 people, with 53% woman, and 47% men.

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

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Occupations

43k

2022 Value

11.4%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 11.4%, from 38.6k employees to 43k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (3,809 people), Customer service representatives (2,403 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,796 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43k

2022 Value

11.4%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 11.4%, from 38.6k employees to 43k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, are Couriers & messengers (4,173 people), Warehousing & storage (2,675 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,643 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,167

Median earning men ± $1,910

$31,941

Median earning women ± $1,575

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,832), Information ($62,668), and Public Administration ($46,489).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($50,313), Public Administration ($41,146), and Manufacturing ($36,900).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN awarded 186 degrees. The student population of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 152 male students and 275 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Black or African American (163 and 89.6%), followed by White (11 and 6.04%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 2.2%), and Two or More Races (3 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Remington College-Memphis Campus (176 and 94.6%), Mid-South Christian College (6 and 3.23%), and Health-Tech Institute of Memphis (4 and 2.15%).

The most popular majors in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN are Medical Assistant (60 and 32.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (36 and 19.4%), and Medical Office Assistant (27 and 14.5%).

The median tuition cost in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $10,102.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 75%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 427 (35.6% men and 64.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 427 students enrolled in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 387 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
55 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
27 degrees awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was Medical Assistant with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Remington College-Memphis Campus
176 degrees awarded
Mid-South Christian College
6 degrees awarded
Health-Tech Institute of Memphis
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Remington College-Memphis Campus with 176 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 45 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN, which is 0.319 times less than the 141 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 163 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 11 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($20,047) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) 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 2022, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% 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 (Southwest) PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Some college (21.5k), and Secondary Education (14.5k).

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 (Southwest) PUMA, TN was $97,200 in 2023, which is 0.32 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $91,100 to $97,200, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN is 45.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN is $41,812. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$97,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,492

$18,846

Median Property Taxes

±$1,231

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 (Southwest) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.9%

Homeownership

2023

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 45.9% of the housing units in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$41,812

Median Household Income

± $2,340

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,843

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.1k households in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN grew to $41,812 from the previous year's value of $39,491.

The following chart displays the households in Memphis City (Southwest) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.406

2022 Wage GINI in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN

0.367

2021 Wage GINI in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 10.7% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (5.85%)

In 2023, 80.6% of workers in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (5.85%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.666% of the workforce in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Memphis City (Southwest) 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 (Southwest) PUMA, TN have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN (33.7k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Memphis City (Southwest) 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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

81.9% of the population of Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 28.5% on employee plans, 31.4% on Medicaid, 9.36% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.1%

Uninsured

28.5%

Employer Coverage

31.4%

Medicaid

9.36%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN grew by 0.115% from 18.1% to 18.1%.

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