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Memphis

Missouri · 1,822 residents · 1.558 sq mi
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Memphis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,348. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,822
−12%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Memphis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,348
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,508 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,012
+11%since 2000
from $16,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,030)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,790)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score2%(37)
Diversity Score
2
+19%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Memphis, Missouri?

Memphis, Missouri has about 1,822 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Memphis, Missouri?

The typical household in Memphis, Missouri earns about $32,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Memphis, Missouri expensive?

In Memphis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Memphis, Missouri?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Memphis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Memphis, Missouri?

About 14.4% of people in Memphis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Memphis, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Memphis, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 290 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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