Memphis Population

2010–2026

1,759

2026 projection

1.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Memphis. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,759-30.17%
20251,762+432.50%
20241,719-40.23%
20231,723+140.82%
20221,709-70.41%
20211,716-120.69%
20201,728-1126.09%
20191,84000.00%
20181,840-90.49%
20171,849+150.82%

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Memphis Demographics

37.8median age

Median age

Female38.2 yrs
Male37.6 yrs

Adults

1,354
351 seniors · 26%1,003 other adults

Sex

Female 55.3% · 985Male 44.7% · 797

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Memphis Income

$55,125median household income

Median household income

$55,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,464

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.2%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Memphis Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%40%48%
Never married28%33%22%
Divorced14%17%11%
Widowed10%4%15%
Separated5%6%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201