Statistic Downtown Memphis Tennessee
Population 48,022 650,910 6,833,174
Population density (sq mi) 2,420 2,207 167
Median age 39.8 34.2 38.5
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 40% 57%
Families w/ Kids under 18 36% 43% 41%
Speak English n/a 91% 93%
Speak Spanish n/a 6% 4%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Downtown is 10% higher than Memphis
  • The median age in Downtown is 16% higher than Memphis
  • In Downtown 17.87% of the population is White
  • In Downtown 77.90% of the population is Black
  • In Downtown 1.59% of the population is Asian

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      Downtown racial demographics

      Race Downtown Memphis Tennessee
      White 17.87% 27.87% 77.84%
      Black 77.90% 64.41% 16.81%
      Asian 1.59% 1.76% 1.61%
      American Indian 0.05% 0.20% 0.29%
      Native Hawaiian 0.03% 0.03% 0.05%
      Mixed race 1.67% 2.21% 2.03%
      Other race 0.88% 3.52% 1.38%
      In Downtown, 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 Downtown, Memphis, TN demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).