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Memphis

Alabama · 26 residents (2025 est.) · 0.387 sq mi
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Memphis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,200. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
+70%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0153146611990201020202024Memphis
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,236
+175%since 2000
from $4,444 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.688
+286%since 2010
from 0.178 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−63.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−61.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
22.9
+868%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3%(1)
Black97%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(10)
Black82.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.7%(21)
Diversity Score
37
+399%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+63.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+44.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2012
from 80.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+80.6 ptssince 2017
from 8.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Memphis, Alabama?

Memphis, Alabama has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Memphis, Alabama?

The typical household in Memphis, Alabama earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Memphis, Alabama expensive?

In Memphis, Alabama, the median home is worth about $57,200.

How educated are people in Memphis, Alabama?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Memphis, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Memphis, Alabama?

About 28.6% of people in Memphis, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Memphis, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Memphis, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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