Memphis, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
629,063
Population
2,171/sq mi density
$51,211
Median Income
$32,314 per capita
$157,100
Home Value
$145,335 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
2,508
Violent Crime/100K
6,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,211 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,508 violent crimes/100K (560% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
629,063
Census 2023
Population Density
2,171
per square mile
Land Area
324.0
square miles (839.2 km²)
Median Age
34.3 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 62.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
25%
Black
62.9%
Hispanic
10.2%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.8%
Spanish
9.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.4%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.6%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.2%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.8%
72% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.513
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 629,063 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,171 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 324.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 88.8% |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.4% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 13.6% |
| Health Insurance | 85.2% |
| Uninsured | 14.8% |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.513 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |