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East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire

Tennessee · Memphis · 101,551 residents · 31.6 sq mi
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With 101,551 people, East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire is a neighborhood in Memphis. That is roughly 37% ahead of the Memphis median. Density works out to 3,218 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 21.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. 56% of homes are owner-occupied. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 29 census tracts that make up East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $71,096, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire compared with Memphis

MeasureEast Memphis-Colonial-YorkshireMemphisDifference
Median household income$71,096$51,73637% higher
Median home value$243,843$169,00044% higher
Homes that are rented44.2%55.1%−11.0 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher43.1%28.0%+15.0 pts
Poverty rate21.1%23.1%−2.0 pts
Foreign-born residents7.5%7.7%About the same
Median age36.934.22.7 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101,551
Population density
3,218 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
31.6 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,096
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,159
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,843
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,276
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.35 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(47,820)
Black38.1%(38,655)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(9,813)
Asian2.8%(2,811)
Other2.4%(2,452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(47,820)
Black38.1%(38,655)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(9,813)
Asian2.8%(2,811)
Other2.4%(2,452)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
7.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee?

East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee has about 101,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee?

The typical household in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee earns about $71,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee expensive?

In East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $243,843, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of people in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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