Memphis Population

2010–2026

1,964

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Memphis. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,964-50.25%
20251,969-442.19%
20242,013-100.49%
20232,023-80.39%
20222,031-271.31%
20212,058+100.49%
20202,048-211.01%
20192,069-311.48%
20182,10000.00%
20172,100-442.05%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Memphis has a population change lower than Hall County, Texas, and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Hall County−2.4%
  • Memphis−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Memphis Demographics

40.6median age

Median age

Female38.1 yrs
Male42.3 yrs

Adults

1,677
544 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults1,133 other adults

Sex

Female 50.2% · 1,092Male 49.8% · 1,082

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Memphis Income

$47,639median household income

Median household income

$47,639

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,143

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.3%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Memphis Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%47%54%
Never married25%26%24%
Divorced13%18%8%
Widowed8%4%12%
Separated4%5%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201