Memphis, TN Demographics
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Memphis demographics overview
| Statistic | Memphis | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2009 est.) | 676,640 | 6,296,254 | 307,006,550 |
| Population (2000) | 649,845 | 5,689,283 | 281,421,906 |
| Population growth | 4.1% | 10.7% | 9.1% |
| Pct. speak English | 93.0% | 96.5% | 87.9% |
| Pct. speak Spanish | 3.9% | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| Pct. married | 44.0% | 59.3% | 57.7% |
The Memphis population was 676,640 in 2009 compared to 649,845 in 2000. The Memphis, TN population has increased by 4.1% from 2000 to 2009.
In Memphis, 93.0% of the people speak English and 3.9% of people speak Spanish. In Memphis, 44.0% of people are married and 96.0% of residents were born in the US.
Memphis population breakdown by race
| Race | Memphis | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.42% | 71.13% | 70.38% |
| African American | 61.20% | 24.41% | 14.29% |
| American Indian | 0.19% | 0.28% | 0.76% |
| Asian | 1.51% | 1.31% | 4.52% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.16% |
| Mixed race | 1.14% | 1.47% | 3.01% |
| Other race | 1.48% | 1.36% | 6.88% |
In Memphis, 2.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.
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