Demographics & People — Memphis, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 629,063 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~596,100 |
| Median Age | 34.2 |
| Total Households | 254,530 |
| Family Households | 139,271 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5294 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 157,041 |
| Black or African American | 395,742 |
| Asian | 10,971 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64,067 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 404,472 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 110,694 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 50,539 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 30,328 |
| English | 28,611 |
| Irish | 23,831 |
| American | 22,291 |
| German | 20,517 |
| European | 11,034 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 10,961 |
Language
| English Only | 517,967 |
| Spanish | 47,838 |
| Population 5+ | 583,490 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 27,319 |
| Population 18+ | 474,217 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Memphis, Tennessee.