Memphis, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Memphis, Tennessee is 629,063 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Tennessee. The median household income is $51,211, the median home value is $157,100, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has declined 6.3% since 2010 (652,326 → 610,919).
629,063
Population
2171
People / sq mi
$51,211
Median Income
$157,100
Median Home Value
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Memphis covers 289.8 sq mi of land at 2171 people per square mile.
About Memphis, TN
The poverty rate is what most separates Memphis from the typical city: 17.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 629,063 residents, Memphis is a city in Tennessee. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Tennessee in the country, at #2 by population.
The typical household earns $51,211, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 17.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $157,100, with typical rent around $1,123.
Roughly 28.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 8.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Memphis: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Memphis city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Memphis city had a population of 652,326 in 2010 and 610,919 in 2024, a -6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 658,786 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.46%.
610,919
Population (2024)
652,326
Population (2010)
658,786
Peak (2012)
-0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 652,326 |
| 2011 | 655,341 |
| 2012 | 658,786 |
| 2013 | 657,146 |
| 2014 | 654,990 |
| 2015 | 654,106 |
| 2016 | 652,548 |
| 2017 | 650,878 |
| 2018 | 651,104 |
| 2019 | 651,073 |
| 2020 | 628,388 |
| 2021 | 622,541 |
| 2022 | 618,468 |
| 2023 | 614,587 |
| 2024 | 610,919 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 62.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$51,211
Median Household Income
$32,314
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$157,100
Median Home Value
$1,123
Median Rent
46.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.4%
High School+
28.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
77.8%
Public Transit
8.0%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.4%
Foreign Born
88.8%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
13.6%
With Disability
85.2%
Health Insurance
91.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Retail Trade | 14.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Memphis, Tennessee has a population of 629,063 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Tennessee.
The median household income in Memphis, Tennessee is $51,211, with 17.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Memphis, Tennessee is $157,100, with median monthly rent at $1,123 and a homeownership rate of 46.0%.
The median age in Memphis, Tennessee is 34.3 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
The population has declined 6.3% since 2010 (652,326 → 610,919).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.