Statistic Memphis Tennessee National
Population 650,910 6,833,174 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 2,207 167 91
Median age 34.2 38.5 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 40% 57% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 43% 41% 43%
Speak English 91% 93% 79%
Speak Spanish 6% 4% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Memphis is 1221% higher than Tennessee
  • The median age in Memphis is 11% lower than Tennessee
  • In Memphis 27.87% of the population is White
  • In Memphis 64.41% of the population is Black
  • In Memphis 1.76% of the population is Asian

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      Memphis population breakdown by race

      Race Memphis Tennessee National
      White 27.87% 77.84% 73.35%
      Black 64.41% 16.81% 12.63%
      Asian 1.76% 1.61% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.20% 0.29% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.03% 0.05% 0.18%
      Mixed race 2.21% 2.03% 3.06%
      Other race 3.52% 1.38% 4.75%
      In Memphis, 7.4% 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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      Source: The Memphis, TN demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).