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Population Review

Census ACS · #45 MSA

Memphis Metro Area

The Memphis, Tn-Ms-Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,341,606 residents across 3 states. The median household income is $64,743 and the median home value is $228,100.

1,341,606

Population

270

People / sq mi

$64,743

Median Income

$228,100

Median Home Value

The Memphis CBSA covers 4,972 sq mi of land at 269.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White42.5%
Black or African American46.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$64,743

Median Household Income

$36,519

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Memphis metro's price level is 92.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $64,743 has the buying power of $70,236 in average-priced US metros.

92.2

Price Level (US = 100)

$70,236

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$64,743

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$228,100

Median Home Value

$1,153

Median Rent

60.6%

Homeownership

Education

89.5%

High School+

30.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

8.6%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

34.7%

Foreign Born

Memphis spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Tennessee

Largest counties in Tennessee

Part of Tennessee

Other metros

Metro areas in Tennessee

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Memphis, Tn-Ms-Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,341,606 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #45 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Memphis metro area is $64,743, with a per capita income of $36,519.

The Memphis, Tn-Ms-Ar CBSA spans 3 states: Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi.

Data for the Memphis, Tn-Ms-Ar CBSA (32820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.