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Memphis

Michigan · 1,084 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Memphis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $135,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,084
−4%since 2000
from 1,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+24%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Memphis
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,902
+20%since 2000
from $19,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−14%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,088)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(999)
Black2.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(28)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score15.1%(163)
Diversity Score
15
+153%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Memphis, Michigan?

Memphis, Michigan has about 1,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Memphis, Michigan?

The typical household in Memphis, Michigan earns about $53,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Memphis, Michigan expensive?

In Memphis, Michigan, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Memphis, Michigan?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Memphis, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Memphis, Michigan?

About 13.9% of people in Memphis, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Memphis, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Memphis, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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