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Midtown

Tennessee · Memphis · 53,494 residents · 18.22 sq mi
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The short version

Midtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $203,641. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 24 census tracts that make up Midtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,494
Population density
2,936 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,467
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,249
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,641
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,134
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(18,645)
Black54.7%(29,236)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,932)
Asian1.3%(722)
Other3.7%(1,959)
Diversity Score71.9%(38,469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(18,645)
Black54.7%(29,236)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,932)
Asian1.3%(722)
Other3.7%(1,959)
Diversity Score71.9%(38,469)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
4.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Central City
Pop 52,201
East New York-New Lots
Pop 51,641
Flushing-Willets Point
Pop 61,079
Williamsbridge-Olinville
Pop 57,663
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Income$55,701same
Home value$611,197+200%
Population52,201−2%
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MIDTOWN VS
East New York-New Lots
Income$58,120+5%
Home value$632,721+211%
Population51,641−3%
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Income$55,938+1%
Home value$547,605+169%
Population61,079+14%
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Income$57,656+4%
Home value$578,932+184%
Population57,663+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee?

Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee has about 53,494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee?

The typical household in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee earns about $55,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee expensive?

In Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $203,641, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 22.5% of people in Midtown, 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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