Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Memphis, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,782

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.9%1,692

Two or More

3.1%55

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.1%20

Black

0.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%6

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%57

High School Diploma

23.8%285

Some College (<1 yr)

13.7%164

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%207

Associate's Degree

6.9%83

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%129

Master's Degree

8.7%104

Professional Degree

0.8%9

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,800

Median Renti

$471

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%450

Renter-Occupied

28.2%177

Total Units

888

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

29.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.9%58

$50K–$100K

19.6%88

$100K–$150K

30.2%136

$150K–$200K

12.7%57

$200K–$300K

14.9%67

$300K–$500K

6%27

$500K–$1M

3.8%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3%27

2000–2009

8.9%79

1990–1999

3.4%30

1980–1989

13.9%123

1970–1979

19.5%173

1960–1969

12.7%113

1950–1959

4.6%41

1940–1949

10.5%93

1939 or earlier

23.5%209

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.4%404

Electricity

20.9%131

Bottled/LP Gas

13.9%87

Wood

0.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,125

Mean Household Incomei

$71,719

Per Capita Incomei

$27,297

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

884

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%31

$10K–$15K

5.1%32

$15K–$20K

6.4%40

$20K–$25K

3.5%22

$25K–$30K

5.7%36

$30K–$35K

2.4%15

$35K–$40K

5.4%34

$40K–$45K

7%44

$45K–$50K

3%19

$50K–$60K

8%50

$60K–$75K

12.8%80

$75K–$100K

8.3%52

$100K–$125K

7.7%48

$125K–$150K

10.8%68

$150K–$200K

8.5%53

$200K+

0.5%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$291/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

62 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes98% occupied$279/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes59% occupied$302/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

60.6%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

28.5%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

78.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

28.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

879

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

879

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured