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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,174

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%1,104

Hispanic/Latino

37.1%807

Two or More

5.5%120

Black

4.8%104

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%27

Asian

0.6%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%81

High School Diploma

29.2%462

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%96

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%214

Associate's Degree

7.8%124

Bachelor's Degree

15%237

Master's Degree

4.5%72

Professional Degree

0.6%10

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,300

Median Renti

$491

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.8%654

Renter-Occupied

27.2%244

Total Units

1,097

Homeownership

72.8%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%36

2000–2009

2%22

1990–1999

0.5%5

1980–1989

5.3%58

1970–1979

23.4%257

1960–1969

19%208

1950–1959

8.4%92

1940–1949

7.7%85

1939 or earlier

30.4%334

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.8%600

Electricity

32.9%295

Other

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,639

Mean Household Incomei

$61,564

Per Capita Incomei

$25,023

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

938

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

122

Avg. Tenant Renti

$305/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing79 homes93% occupied$305/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,639/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

51%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

30%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2039.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

191

Workforce

Total Employed

841

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

94(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.6%Insured

15.4%Uninsured