Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
1.34M
2024 Median Age
36.8
0.272% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
16.5%
1.43% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$66,401
2.56% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$245,900
7.8% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
625,459
0.416% 1-year growth

About

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% of the residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are University of Memphis (5,018 degrees awarded in 2023), Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,047 degrees), and Delta Technical College-Mississippi (1,724 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $245,900, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%.

Most people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 2 cars per household.

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% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.28% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were born outside of the country (84.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.15 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (622k people) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 541k White (Non-Hispanic) and 45.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%
2024 Citizenship
96.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    622k ± 2.89k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    541k ± 1.22k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    45.6k ± 2.58k
7.49%
Hispanic Population
101k people

In 2024, there were 1.15 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (622k people) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 541k White (Non-Hispanic) and 45.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.49% of the people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are hispanic (101k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Memphis, TN-MS-AR as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    180,555 ± 10,359 people
  2. India
    39,266 ± 4,858 people
  3. Guatemala
    37,265 ± 4,733 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 180,555 Arkansas residents, followed by India with 39,266 and Guatemala with 37,265.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.28%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
84.3k people
6.08%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
81.6k people

As of 2024, 6.28% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents (84.3k 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, TN-MS-AR was 6.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    18,168 ± 1,081
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    16,136 ± 1,355
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    12,421 ± 1,034

Memphis, TN-MS-AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Memphis, TN-MS-AR employs 625k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (85,756 people), Transportation & Warehousing (80,680 people), and Retail Trade (67,290 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,064), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,331), and Finance & Insurance ($62,682).

Employment

Occupations

625k
2024 Value
± 7,379
0.416%
1 Year growth
± 1.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.416%, from 623k employees to 625k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (75,649 people), Management Occupations (64,791 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (53,732 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

625k
2024 Value
± 7,379
0.416%
1 Year growth
± 1.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.416%, from 623k employees to 625k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (85,756 people), Transportation & Warehousing (80,680 people), and Retail Trade (67,290 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,974
Median earning men ± $559
$40,501
Median earning women ± $512

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,334), Public Administration ($70,321), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,413), and Information ($47,835).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,930
    Retail Trade
  2. 1,412
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 1,221
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $5.26M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $4.27M
    Transportation and Warehousing
  3. $3.82M
    Management of Companies and Enterprises

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (63.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (35.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.734%)
    Independent Party

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%).

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

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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 Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.
Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR awarded 16,251 degrees. The student population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 21,821 male students and 34,478 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Black or African American (6,735 and 43.8%), White (6,136 and 39.9%), Hispanic or Latino (868 and 5.65%), and Unknown (717 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Memphis (5,018 and 30.9%), Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,047 and 12.6%), and Delta Technical College-Mississippi (1,724 and 10.6%).

The most popular majors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (872 and 5.37%), Registered Nursing (805 and 4.95%), and General Business Administration & Management (786 and 4.84%).

The median tuition costs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are $11,976 for private four year colleges, and $9,005 and $17,324 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 56,299 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 56,299 students enrolled in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 24,165 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    266 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    542 degrees awarded
  3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
    390 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was General Business Administration & Management with 266 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Memphis
    5,018 degrees awarded
  2. Northwest Mississippi Community College
    2,047 degrees awarded
  3. Delta Technical College-Mississippi
    1,724 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Memphis with 5,018 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6,047 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, which is 0.593 times less than the 10,204 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 6,735 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6,136 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($14,254) 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $245,900 in 2024, which is 0.739 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $228,100 to $245,900, a 7.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 60.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have an average commute time of 24.3 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.

Housing

Property

$245,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$2,502
$316,353
Median Property Taxes
±$4,574

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.

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Rent vs Own

60.5%
Homeownership
2024
65.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 60.5% of the housing units in Memphis, TN-MS-AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,401
Median Household Income
± $885
523k
Number of Households
± 6,339

In 2024, the median household income of the 523k households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew to $66,401 from the previous year's value of $64,743.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Memphis, TN-MS-AR is from Arkansas.
0.456
2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.567% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.92%)
  3. Carpooled (9.41%)

In 2024, 78% of workers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.92%) and those who carpooled to work (9.41%).

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.

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (218k out of 1.32M 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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Health

89% of the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.
1,478 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

11%
Uninsured
46%
Employer Coverage
18.8%
Medicaid
10.7%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined by 1.19% from 11.1% to 11%.

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