Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

1.34M

0.382% 1-year decline

2019 Median Age

36.7

0.542% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

17.6%

5.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,859

8.98% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$169,400

7.42% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

631,219

0.958% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Memphis, TN-MS-AR had a population of 1.34M people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $54,859. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined from 1.35M to 1.34M, a −0.382% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,338 to $54,859, a 8.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.99%). 0% of the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.2% of the residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are University of Memphis (4,621 degrees awarded in 2020), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,693 degrees), and Southwest Tennessee Community College (1,113 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $169,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%. Most people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 2 cars per household.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR borders Blytheville, AR, Clarksdale, MS, Forrest City, AR, Helena-West Helena, AR, Jonesboro, AR, and Oxford, MS.

About the photo: The Memphis Arches, the Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River at sunset, looking west toward Arkansas.

Photo by Jeremy Sorrells

United States Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee

Diversity

Memphis, TN-MS-AR is home to a population of 1.34M people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.33% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were born outside of the country (71.6k people).

In 2019, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (637k people) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 575k White (Non-Hispanic) and 45.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
637k ± 4.15k
White (Non-Hispanic)
575k ± 942
White (Hispanic)
45.3k ± 6.16k

5.81%

Hispanic Population

78.1k people

5.81% of the people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are hispanic (78.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Memphis, TN-MS-AR as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.33%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

71.6k people

5.25%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

70.8k people

As of 2019, 5.33% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents (71.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 5.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 36.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
172,619 ± 16,794 people
India
41,428 ± 8,230 people
Guatemala
27,862 ± 6,113 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 172,619 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas residents, followed by India with 41,428 and Guatemala with 27,862.

Citizenship

97.2%

2019 Citizenship

96.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.2% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
24,176 ± 2,105
Gulf War (2001-)
15,224 ± 2,943
Gulf War (1990s)
11,604 ± 2,018

Memphis, TN-MS-AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Economy

Median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $54,859. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $115,507, followed by Wilson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN, with respective values of $80,071 and $69,397.

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,179. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,943. The income inequality in Tennessee is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Memphis, TN-MS-AR employs 631k people. The largest industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (86,634 people), Transportation & Warehousing (80,158 people), and Retail Trade (65,235 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,328), Utilities ($60,854), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($56,735).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,859

2019 value

± $1,898

8.98%

1 Year Growth

± 3.76%

Households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have a median annual income of $54,859, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,338 in 2018, which represents a 8.98% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

$55,088

Average Male Salary in Mississippi

± $1,892

$41,179

Average Female Salary in Mississippi

± $1,509

$63,562

Average Male Salary in Tennessee

± $1,473

$46,943

Average Female Salary in Tennessee

± $1,064

$57,356

Average Male Salary in Arkansas

± $1,988

$42,470

Average Female Salary in Arkansas

± $1,371

In 2019, full-time male employees in Mississippi made 1.34 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Tennessee made 1.35 times more than female employees.

Full-time male employees in Arkansas made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Tennessee

Asian
$76,106 ± $10,142
White
$51,338 ± $973
Two or More Races
$42,464 ± $7,062

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arkansas

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$66,531 ± $51,831
Asian
$57,646 ± $8,149
White
$46,868 ± $1,329

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Mississippi

Asian
$49,444 ± $11,108
White
$48,381 ± $1,529
Two or More Races
$35,327 ± $7,758

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Tennessee workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.48 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Tennessee.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arkansas workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arkansas.

The highest paid race/ethnicity of Mississippi workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Mississippi.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Memphis, TN-MS-AR is from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.446

2018 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.464

2018 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.45

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.452

2018 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2019, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.68% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.466 and income inequality had a 0.472% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 and income inequality had a 0.417% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $115,507, followed by Wilson County, TN and Rutherford County, TN, with respective values of $80,071 and $69,397.

The following map shows all of the counties in Memphis, TN-MS-AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (231k out of 1.31M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
156,810 ± 3,171
White
57,126 ± 1,819
Hispanic
20,377 ± 1,071

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

631k

2019 Value

± 15,750

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 625k employees to 631k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (80,043 people), Sales & Related Occupations (60,687 people), and Management Occupations (58,832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (80,043 people), Sales & Related Occupations (60,687 people), and Management Occupations (58,832 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Memphis, TN-MS-AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.17 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.64 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($80,974), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($76,167), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,320).

Industries

Employment by Industries

631k

2019 Value

± 15,750

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 625k employees to 631k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (86,634 people), Transportation & Warehousing (80,158 people), and Retail Trade (65,235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR, though some of these residents may live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (86,634 people), Transportation & Warehousing (80,158 people), and Retail Trade (65,235 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Memphis, TN-MS-AR has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (2.61 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.35 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.15 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,328), Utilities ($60,854), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($56,735).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi product (by dollars) was Electronics with $84.6B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($79.1B) and Mixed freight ($74.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

Total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$51B
Georgia
$44.8B
Alabama
$40.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $51B, followed by Georgia with $44.8B and Alabama and $40.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.914%). The most partisan county was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Memphis, TN-MS-AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.914%)
Independent and Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Arkansas

60.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Scott County, TN
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR awarded 14,067 degrees. The student population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR is skewed towards women, with 20,879 male students and 37,405 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are White (6,349 and 46.1%), followed by Black or African American (5,476 and 39.7%), Hispanic or Latino (585 and 4.24%), and Unknown (530 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Memphis (4,621 and 32.8%), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,693 and 12%), and Southwest Tennessee Community College (1,113 and 7.91%).

The most popular majors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (867 and 6.16%), General Studies (845 and 6.01%), and Registered Nursing (753 and 5.35%).

The median tuition costs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are $13,305 for private four year colleges, and $8,799 and $16,761 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
316 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
475 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
343 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was General Business Administration & Management with 316 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Memphis, TN-MS-AR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Memphis
4,621 degrees awarded
Northwest Mississippi Community College
1,693 degrees awarded
Southwest Tennessee Community College
1,113 degrees awarded

$8,799

Median In-State Public

$13,305

Median Private

In 2020, the Memphis, TN-MS-AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Memphis with 4,621 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,271

Degrees Awarded to Men

8,796

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, which is 0.599 times less than the 8,796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,349 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5,476 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
585 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was White students. These 6,349 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5,476 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $169,400 in 2019, which is 0.704 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $157,700 to $169,400, a 7.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 58.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$169,400

2019 Median

± $3,839

$157,700

2018 Median

± $3,122

In 2019, the median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew to to $169,400 from the previous year's value of $157,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Memphis, TN-MS-AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,859

Median Household Income

± $1,898

505k

Number of Households

± 12,976

In 2019, the median household income of the 505k households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew to $54,859 from the previous year's value of $50,338.

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Memphis, TN-MS-AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

58.8%

2019 Homeownership

60.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 58.8% of the housing units in Memphis, TN-MS-AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (8.96%)
Worked At Home (3.63%)

In 2019, 84.6% of workers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.96%) and those who worked at home (3.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.8% of the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1890 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.8%). Additionally, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

1,890 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,890 patients per year. This represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1,889 patients).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,396 patients).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1,502 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee

$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

Personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined by 5.99% from 12% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Memphis, TN-MS-AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.