Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

1.34M

0.434% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

36.7

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

16.3%

1.16% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,743

4.13% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$228,100

9.93% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

622,868

0.406% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Memphis, TN-MS-AR had a population of 1.34M people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $64,743. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew from 1.34M to 1.34M, a 0.434% increase and its median household income grew from $62,178 to $64,743, a 4.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (46.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.9%), Other (Hispanic) (3.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%).

None of the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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, TN-MS-AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are University of Memphis (4,862 degrees awarded in 2022), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,704 degrees), and Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,548 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $228,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.6%.

Most people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 2 cars per household.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR borders Blytheville, AR, Brownsville, TN, Clarksdale, MS, Forrest City, AR, Helena-West Helena, AR, Jonesboro, AR, and Oxford, MS.

About the photo: The Memphis Arches, the Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River at sunset, looking west toward Arkansas.

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Population & Diversity

Memphis, TN-MS-AR is home to a population of 1.34M people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.08% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were born outside of the country (81.6k people).

In 2023, there were 1.14 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (626k people) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 549k White (Non-Hispanic) and 42k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
626k ± 2.26k
White (Non-Hispanic)
549k ± 989
Other (Hispanic)
42k ± 2.37k

7.2%

Hispanic Population

96.6k people

7.2% of the people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are hispanic (96.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Memphis, TN-MS-AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
162,847 ± 16,274 people
India
38,827 ± 7,976 people
Guatemala
31,103 ± 6,916 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 162,847 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas residents, followed by India with 38,827 and Guatemala with 31,103.

Foreign-Born Population

6.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

81.6k people

5.56%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

74.2k people

As of 2023, 6.08% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents (81.6k 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, TN-MS-AR was 5.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
20,142 ± 975
Gulf War (2001-)
15,834 ± 1,314
Gulf War (1990s)
12,074 ± 1,112

Memphis, TN-MS-AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Memphis, TN-MS-AR employs 623k people. The largest industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (84,510 people), Transportation & Warehousing (81,585 people), and Retail Trade (66,126 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,740), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,176), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,574).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

623k

2023 Value

± 7,346

0.406%

1 Year growth

± 1.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.406%, from 620k employees to 623k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (76,730 people), Management Occupations (62,563 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (53,970 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas (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

623k

2023 Value

± 7,346

0.406%

1 Year growth

± 1.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.406%, from 620k employees to 623k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (84,510 people), Transportation & Warehousing (81,585 people), and Retail Trade (66,126 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR, though some of these residents may live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,992

Median earning men ± $672

$39,590

Median earning women ± $663

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,141), Public Administration ($66,835), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,171).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,082), Public Administration ($49,298), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,326).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,930
Retail Trade
1,412
Other Services (except Public Administration)
1,221
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.26M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$4.27M
Transportation and Warehousing
$3.82M
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (35.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.734%).

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 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, TN-MS-AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (35.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.734%)
Independent Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

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 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 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 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR awarded 15,762 degrees. The student population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 21,275 male students and 35,487 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Black or African American (6,671 and 43.7%), followed by White (6,306 and 41.3%), Hispanic or Latino (803 and 5.26%), and Unknown (585 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Memphis (4,862 and 30.8%), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,704 and 10.8%), and Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,548 and 9.82%).

The most popular majors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Registered Nursing (827 and 5.25%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (798 and 5.06%), and Medical Assistant (751 and 4.76%).

The median tuition costs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are $15,766 for private four year colleges, and $9,024 and $16,501 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 56,762 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 56,762 students enrolled in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 23,576 records, of which 69.4% were women and 30.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
280 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
542 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
375 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was General Business Administration & Management with 280 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Memphis, TN-MS-AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Memphis
4,862 degrees awarded
Northwest Mississippi Community College
1,704 degrees awarded
Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023)
1,548 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Memphis with 4,862 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,662 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, which is 0.561 times less than the 10,100 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 6,671 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6,306 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, 4-year or above ($15,766) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,581) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.891% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.794% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.23M), Some college (2.27M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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, TN-MS-AR was $228,100 in 2023, which is 0.752 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $207,500 to $228,100, a 9.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 60.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $64,743. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $131,202, followed by Wilson County, TN and Benton County, AR, with respective values of $94,048 and $89,879.

Housing

Property

$228,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,631

$313,655

Median Property Taxes

±$4,530

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, TN-MS-AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

Homeownership

2023

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.6% of the housing units in Memphis, TN-MS-AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $131,202, followed by Wilson County, TN and Benton County, AR, with respective values of $94,048 and $89,879.

The following map shows all of the counties in Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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.

$64,743

Median Household Income

± $928

518k

Number of Households

± 6,459

In 2023, the median household income of the 518k households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew to $64,743 from the previous year's value of $62,178.

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Memphis, TN-MS-AR is from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 and income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 and income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.23%)
Worked At Home (8.6%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.23%) and those who worked at home (8.6%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (215k out of 1.32M 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 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

88.9% of the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1860 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1989 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

Similarly, 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

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 Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,860 patients).

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 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined by 0.27% from 11.2% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Memphis, TN-MS-AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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