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Memphis

Texas · 2,290 residents · 2.244 sq mi
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Memphis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,646. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,300. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,290
−8%since 2000
from 2,479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,020 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Memphis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,646
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,052
+38%since 2000
from $13,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.3%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,579)
Black9%(222)
Hispanic / Latino26%(645)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(1,568)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(1,315)
Black8.6%(198)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(753)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.3%(100)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,665)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Memphis, Texas?

Memphis, Texas has about 2,290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Memphis, Texas?

The typical household in Memphis, Texas earns about $28,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Memphis, Texas expensive?

In Memphis, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Memphis, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Memphis, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Memphis, Texas?

About 28.7% of people in Memphis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Memphis, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Memphis, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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